Nigeria's domestic airlines have been excluded from Africa's top 10 carriers in the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, highlighting challenges in the country's aviation industry. None of Nigeria's nine scheduled domestic airlines featured in the continental ranking, which was led by Ethiopian Airlines. Local carriers are grappling with high aviation fuel prices, foreign exchange constraints, expensive aircraft maintenance, multiple industry charges, and subdued demand. Industry stakeholders warn that high fares and weak passenger demand are creating a difficult cycle with implications for flight availability, business travel, national connectivity, and the wider economy.
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