Why Fares Are High On South East Destinations – Air Peace

Why Fares Are High On South East Destinations – Air Peace

Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline operator, has responded to numerous complaints, particularly on social media, regarding its fares.

The airline addressed allegations of charging higher fares for Eastern destinations, asserting that the pricing is determined by the principle of demand and supply.

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In a statement issued by its management, Air Peace clarified that its fare system is automated and configured uniquely. As aircraft seats are occupied, the system automatically displays higher fares.

The airline emphasized that this pricing mechanism is not exclusive to domestic flights but is consistent with international airline fare systems.

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According to Air Peace, this practice aligns with global standards in ticketing and fares. The fares respond to passenger demand, increasing as more seats are sought.

The airline pointed out that during the Yuletide season, there is typically heightened demand for Eastern destinations, particularly in the South-south and South-east regions. This surge is attributed to the annual tradition of people from these regions traveling in large numbers to celebrate Christmas and New Year in their communities.

“Increased demand for flight tickets/high passenger traffic this season to these destinations automatically impact the way the aircraft seats get sold. The seats get sold out faster than some routes with less traffic. Therefore, the airline booking engine reservation system displays the higher fares faster even though eventually, the higher fares will get displayed on the less traffic routes as the seats get fuller, too,” the Air Peace management said.

It also added: “Air Peace is an airline that fosters and promotes peace and unity amongst the different ethnic groups in Nigeria, hence we are compelled to address the misrepresentation of facts and wrong accusations about the airline’s business model making the rounds on social media.

“Lately, we have observed several posts on social media in which the authors are purporting that Air Peace is extorting Easterners with ‘high ticket fares’. Their intention is to whip up ethnic sentiments against Air Peace and the Chairman, Dr. Allen Onyema, by insinuating that the airline has continued to favour Northerners at the expense of the Easterners in its ticket pricing.

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