Air Peace has responded to reports circulating online regarding a purported 100% fare increase on domestic air routes, debunking the claim as false.

The disclosure was contained in a statement posted on the airline’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, clarifying that the information did not come from Air Peace.

According to the viral post, “Starting November 1, 2024, Air Peace would add a 100% increase to its fares on all local routes. »

However, the airline firmly stated: “We categorically state that this information is false and does not originate from Air Peace. We have not released any official statement regarding a rate increase as described.

The release further urges customers to rely exclusively on its verified channels, including its website and social media accounts, for accurate pricing and pricing updates.

“Announcements regarding our pricing would only be made through our verified channels,” the statement said.

Air Peace has reiterated its commitment to transparency and maintaining customer trust, stressing that it has no plans to increase fares as rumors claim.

What you need to know

Nairametrics had previously reported that Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, is said to have introduced further adjustments to its domestic fares from November 1, 2024, following the circulation of a viral internal memo on social media.

• The memo, purportedly from the airline, noted steep fare increases, with confirmation from a senior official further fueling speculation.
• The memo details fare increases in various booking classes, including an increase of 60% for business class (J), 115.38% for economy class (S), 108.33% for economy (B) and 99.87% for economy class (Y). , among others.
• Although these figures have been widely circulated online, no official statement has verified them, leaving passengers uncertain about what to expect.
• On October 26, checks on the airline’s website showed flight fares between Abuja and Lagos on October 31 and November 1, 2024, valued at N143,000. However, earlier checks carried out on October 25 and the days before revealed price changes for flights scheduled beyond the so-called November 1 adjustment date.
• For example, a one-way flight from Lagos to Abuja booked on October 25 was priced at N285,000 for travel on December 17, 2024. Interestingly, on October 26, the same route was available at a discounted rate of N143,000 for travel on December 17, 2024. the same travel date on December 17, suggesting either dynamic pricing or adjustments in response to market conditions.

The airline advised travelers to rely on its verified channels for any official announcements regarding fare revisions, emphasizing transparency and accuracy of information.

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