\n The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has warned international carriers about the rising number of grievances from travelers who are flown partway to their destinations before being sent back to Nigeria.\n <\/p>\n
\n The NCAA criticized the practice, highlighting that it has caused significant anguish among travelers and harmed the standing of Nigeria\u2019s aviation sector.\n <\/p>\n
\n Michael Achimugu, who serves as the NCAA\u2019s Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, made this announcement in a statement on Thursday.\n <\/p>\n
\n \u201cThese actions, which involve the refusal of boarding or denial of entry at intermediate or transit stops due to visa and travel restrictions, are completely unacceptable,\u201d he said.\n <\/p>\n
\n The NCAA emphasized that airlines must notify passengers about any possible barriers to their entry prior to the start of their travel.\n <\/p>\n
\n “Passengers must not find themselves in a situation where they are refused entry or sent back to Nigeria solely upon reaching transit points,” Achimugu emphasized.\n <\/p>\n
\n According to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 (Section 19.21.1.1), the NCAA has emphasized that both airlines and their representatives must ensure passengers are made aware of any possible entry limitations prior to leaving for their destination.\n <\/p>\n
\n “Airlines are required to implement suitable procedures for screening and should furnish passengers with precise, current details about their travel documents and visa prerequisites prior to selling tickets or permitting them to board,” he emphasized.\n <\/p>\n
\n He mentioned that due to these problems, the NCAA has declared urgent compliance actions.\n <\/p>\n
\n “Starting now, any airline caught participating in these practices will be subject to regulatory measures, which may include financial penalties, temporary suspensions of their flying privileges, or other suitable consequences,” Achimugu cautioned.\n <\/p>\n
\n “The NCAA looks forward to the collaboration from all airlines in upholding the standards and professionalism within the aviation sector, along with safeguarding the welfare of Nigerian travelers,” he stated.\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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