The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged Air France-KLM to reduce ticket prices for Nigerian travellers to make air travel more accessible and affordable.
This request was presented during a meeting with the Air France-KLM delegation, which included Country Manager Christine Quantin, Key Account Manager of the Commercial Division Antonia Umunna, and Deputy Station Manager Damilola Ogunseye.
The details of this meeting were captured in a statement released by Mr. Tunde Moshood, the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, in Lagos on Monday.
Keyamo emphasized his administration’s open-door policy and collaboration with airlines to improve travel access, urging Air France-KLM to match their Nigerian ticket prices with those in neighbouring regions for competitive pricing.
The Air France-KLM team praised Minister Keyamo’s successful fund repatriation efforts, which reflect his commitment to resolving challenges in Nigeria’s aviation sector. They commended his role in improving collaboration with aviation regulatory agencies and lauded the upgraded facilities at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, particularly wing E.
Additionally, Air France-KLM announced the introduction of their new Airbus A330/A350 aircraft, reinforcing their commitment to upgrade air travel in Nigeria with state-of-the-art services to enhance the flight experience for Nigerian travelers.