Ground Handlers at Airports Withdraw Services to Xejet Airlines
Chinedu Eze The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) on Monday directed its members to withdraw ground handling services from XEJet Airlines over outstanding debts of about N300 million.
The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has instructed its members to cease providing ground handling services to XEJet Airlines due to the airline’s outstanding debts of approximately N300 million. This decision was made after repeated attempts by the association’s members to recover the debts were unsuccessful.
In a joint statement, AGHAN President and Vice President, Olaniyi Adigun Bashir Ahmed, revealed that while several indigenous airlines have adhered to payment arrangements with ground handling companies, XEJet has been uncooperative. The association emphasized that XEJet’s management had not engaged with its members regarding the outstanding obligations.
AGHAN stated that they have instructed all members to withdraw services from XEJet, which has been fully complied with, as the airline owes the association about N300 million. The handlers warned that similar actions would be taken against any other airline that fails to meet its payment commitments. AGHAN acknowledged the challenges faced by businesses in the aviation sector but highlighted that ground handling companies also experience economic pressures.
The association's latest action followed a seven-day ultimatum to domestic airlines with outstanding debts, which was later suspended after some airlines presented payment plans and began settling their obligations. XEJet, however, allegedly failed to comply with the agreed payment arrangements, resulting in the current directive from AGHAN for its members to withdraw services from the airline.
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