Nigeria Urged to Be Cautious of UAE’s Predatory Tactics in Bilateral Air Service Agreement
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Travel analyst Olumide Ohunayo warns Nigeria to be cautious in its Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), citing historical predatory tactics.
Ohunayo notes:
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- UAE has shown predatory behavior when activating reciprocity clauses
- Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, cleared hurdles, but Nigerian airlines remain uninterested in operating to UAE due to stringent visa policies
- Emirates’ return to Nigeria will increase competition, reducing fares
- Codeshare agreements should be mutually beneficial, not predatory
Ohunayo suggests:
- Nigeria should improve airport infrastructure and invest in airlines to develop a hub
- Consolidation and partnerships among Nigerian airlines are crucial
- Air Peace’s cooperation with Norwegian airlines is promising
