United States carrier, United Airlines, Thursday, said it will stop flying to Nigeria next month, thus, ending operations on its only African route.
The airline cited weakness in the energy sector and difficulties in repatriating money from tickets sold in the country as reason for the exit.
Mr. Kevin Johnston, Head of Press, Europe, Africa, Middle East and India, United Airlines conveyed the decision in a statement emailed to our correspondent.
Hear him: “United confirms that it will discontinue its service between Houston and Lagos. The last departure from Houston will be on June 29 and the last departure from Lagos will be on June 30.
“We have regretfully taken this decision because of the route’s poor financial performance. We will contact customers with bookings for flights beyond those dates to provide refunds. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.”