Nigerian airlines, represented by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), have temporarily suspended a planned nationwide shutdown of flight operations due to soaring fuel prices. This decision follows an appeal from Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, urging airlines to hold off on their planned strike while negotiations take place. The airlines had warned that surging jet fuel costs made operations unsustainable, prompting the initial shutdown plan. The AON announced that the suspension is conditional, pending a meeting with all stakeholders scheduled for April 22. They have called on government agencies to ensure services continue and to cease demanding upfront payments, which they claim exacerbate their financial burdens. The spike in jet fuel prices has been attributed to global supply constraints and foreign exchange pressures, significantly increasing operational costs for airlines, where fuel typically constitutes over one-third of their expenses in Nigeria.