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NLC STRIKE AGAINST TURKISH AIRLINES LEAVES NIGERIAN PASSENGERS STRANDED
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The Aviation Festus Keyamo has said that he is closely monitoring the ongoing negotiations between the NCAA, its affiliate and the Turkish Airline on the matter.
Nigerian passengers suffer as NCAA waits to resolve issues with Turkish Airline
Nigerian travellers to and from Turkey are being left stranded in both countries after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) initiated a protest that halted the operations of the Turkish Airline.
The NLC cited recent actions by Turkish Airlines including the dismissal and forceful resignation of its staff. Those involved also claim they are being victimized for their union membership in 2020.
The consequence of this action has fallen heavily on dozens of travellers between the two countries.
More so, many passengers transiting through Lagos or catching connecting flights have no provision available for them.
With no end date in sight, passengers in Istanbul are left hanging waiting for the resolution.
NCAA Intervention on the NLC Turkish Airlines Strike
Concerned about the treatment that travellers are receiving in this crossfire, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is taking steps to alleviate the situation. It has requested all parties involved to resolve the issue ASAP.
During a resolution meeting, Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, faulted the country manager of Turkish Airlines for his aggressive and unprofessional approach to the issue.
The NLC and its alliance on the ground the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) as well as the Turkish Airlines will attend a mediation meeting with the NCAA on Thursday morning to work out possible a solution.
More so, the NCAA has taken steps to ensure that affected passengers are provided for by Turkish Airlines. It has instructed them to see that accommodation is available for the passengers in Lagos and Istanbul. If the airline fails to follow the instructions, the NCAA has mandated that passengers are compensated monetarily for accommodation costs.
This instruction is backed by Part 19 of the Civil Aviation Regulation, which handles compensation for flight delays, cancellations, and passenger rights.
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