The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has not authorised any airline to increase its airfare.
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A statement issued by the NCAA on Sunday, signed by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Mr Fan Ndubuoke, advised travellers to ignore any misleading information on fare hike.
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It attributed the speculated increase to the activities of touts, warning passengers to desist from patronising the touts.
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It stated that any increase in airfare without the authorisation of the agency, should be regarded as null and void.
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"They (passengers) should also lodge any complaints of attempt by anybody to defraud them in the purchase of tickets, to our consumer protection desk/ counter, nearest to them at the airport," it said.
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NCAA also advised air passengers to use the option of online booking and direct counter purchase, among others, to purchase their tickets in advance.