The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), says its investigation into complaints of exploitative ticket pricing by Air Peace and other companies is ongoing.
A notification signed on Thursday by Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs in Abuja, the inquiry began on December 3.
Ijagwu was responding to media reports that quoted the commission as saying the federal government was not investigating Air Peace.
He stated that Air Peace is one of the organisations being contacted to address claims of unfair ticket pricing, such as large price increases for reservations made in advance on particular domestic routes.
These inquiries, he added are focused on addressing poor service delivery, exploitative practices and potential consumer rights violations.
Ijagwu said that the investigation is aimed at ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, improving transparency and protecting consumer interests.
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“The referenced story, which seems syndicated and sponsored, did not emanate from the FCCPC. We advise the public to disregard it in its entirety.
“The FCCPC stands firmly by its official release dated December 1, which announced inquiries into widespread consumer complaints in the banking, telecommunications and aviation sectors.
“The FCCPC reaffirms that the inquiry into Air Peace commenced as scheduled on December 3 and remains ongoing,” he said.
He said that the commission is currently reviewing information and responses provided by Air Peace and other entities under inquiry.
The director said that appropriate determinations would be made and necessary actions taken to address any identified violations.
