Strike Ends: Airlines Modify Schedules After Flights Resume

Strike Ends: Airlines Modify Schedules After Flights Resume

Domestic airlines resumed operations yesterday on a limited scale following the suspension of the nationwide strike declared by organized labor over minimum wage disputes. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) called off the indefinite strike that began on Monday, which had briefly halted economic activities across various sectors, including aviation………..CONTINUE READING

During the strike, flight operations were completely grounded as aviation unions joined the labor action, leading to significant disruptions at airports nationwide. Blocked entries to domestic airport terminals left passengers stranded, and flights across the country were canceled.

According to Daily Trust, a visit to the MMA2 terminal revealed that as late as 11 am yesterday, many passengers were still awaiting confirmation to proceed with their travel plans.

The resumption of flight operations was gradual and limited to a few routes as airlines scrambled to manage scheduling after the unexpected halt.

Prominent airlines such as Ibom Air, ValueJet, and Air Peace managed to conduct a handful of flights. Specifically, Ibom Air operated routes from Lagos to Accra, Abuja, and Uyo, with each flight returning to its origin.

However, these operations were far from the normal volume, as the airlines performed what industry insiders described as “skeletal operations.”

An airline operator highlighted that the disruption caused by the strike’s timing, which was lifted during the day, resulted in operational challenges. This led to continued cancellations on some routes while only a few destinations were serviced as the airlines adjusted to the rapid changes.

“Only a few airlines operated yesterday because it was later in the day that the strike was suspended. It’s until tomorrow before the airlines resume their schedules and begin to attend to all the backlogs,” he said.

The General Secretary of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Comrade Ocheme Aba, stated that members were mobilized back to their offices immediately after the suspension of the strike

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