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The Turkish Airlines has dismissed seven Nigerian staff over the violation of various ticketing reservation rules which has cost the airline over $600,000 significant economic loss.
The Airline stated this few days after the National Union of Air Transport Employees in Lagos, (NUATE) Nigeria picket the airline causing flight disruptions which left passengers stranded.
The unions in a statement released to the press,alleged that in a bid to exterminate the union, the airline had dismissed seven of its employees who are members of the union on trumped-up charges.
The airline said NUATE’s narrative is false.
“This cannot be farther from the truth. In the interest of our customers and the goodwill and reputation that the Airline has garnered over the years, it is important to set the record straight,” the airline’s statement said
“In late 2023, the airline discovered an unfortunate pattern of ticket racketeering, particularly various ticketing reservation violations committed by seven of its employees which caused the Airline significant economic loss and hardship to the tune of over $600,000.
“In late 2023, the airline discovered an unfortunate pattern of ticket racketeering, particularly various ticketing reservation violations committed by seven of its employees which caused the Airline significant economic loss and hardship to the tune of over $600,000.
The airline further explained that despite the clear and undisputable evidence of wrongdoing, the union has continuously threatened to paralyse the airline’s operations in Nigeria by way of industrial action if the employees are not reinstated.
The airline stated that since 2006 when it launched its operations in Lagos, Nigeria, it has continued to put the interest of its passengers and employees first.
The airline also stated that it has always encouraged its employees to participate in any union of their choosing and has sought to work harmoniously with all governmental and non-governmental bodies in Nigeria.
The airline noted that the association expects the airline to ignore these illegal behaviors and actions, which are contrary to the airline’s transparency and management principles and cause serious financial losses.
