FCCPC widens probe to curb ‘exploitative’ airfares on South-South, South-East routes

By Progress Godfrey, AbujaThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expanded its investigation into what it suspects may be exploitative airfare practices on key domestic routes, particularly those serving the South-South and South-East, as end of year travel picks up.The Commission said rising public complaints over sharp increases in ticket prices and what appears to be coordinated fare movements among some airlines prompted the widened review.The inquiry now focu