Resharing a past interview, Achimugu said: “Any domestic carrier operating domestic flights that says that they are paying 18 taxes is a liar. No domestic carrier pays 18 taxes for domestic flights. He stressed that high fares reflect operational realities rather than exploitation. Comparing Nigeria with international markets, Onyema said domestic fares remain among the lowest globally. “As far as I am concerned, the astronomical airfares in December are limited to certain destinations because of high demand.

Source: Punch December 29, 2025 05:57 UTC