Air Peace CEO says Nigerians pay lowest domestic air fares globally
Allen Onyema, Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, claims that Nigerians enjoy the cheapest domestic air fares in the world. He made this assertion despite recent fare hikes by local airlines during the festive season. Onyema compared Nigerian ticket prices to those abroad, highlighting the challenges faced by local carriers. He also discussed the operational difficulties unique to Nigeria’s aviation sector.
What we know
- Allen Onyema stated that even with recent increases, Nigerians are still paying the lowest fares globally.
- Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines announced fare hikes effective from December 1, 2025, through January 2026.
- Air Peace set fares at N350,500 for major routes during this period, while United Nigeria Airlines listed a Lagos–Asaba ticket at N399,999 for December 24.
- Onyema compared these prices to Delta Air Lines’ Atlanta–Charleston route, which costs about $399 one-way for mid-January 2026.
- He attributed the collapse of over 80 Nigerian airlines to unsustainable margins and high operational costs.
