Airline passenger volumes on routes linking Nigeria to the United States have declined noticeably following tighter restrictions and widespread visa denials affecting Nigerian travellers, industry stakeholders have confirmed.

Airline operators disclosed that flights destined for the US are increasingly departing with significant numbers of empty seats, as many intending passengers have been forced to cancel travel plans after failing to secure visas from American diplomatic missions. According to industry sources, the downturn is not limited to US routes alone, with similar trends emerging on flights to the United Kingdom, particularly along the London–Abuja corridor.

Travel agents also corroborated the development, noting a sharp drop in confirmed bookings as visa rejections continue to discourage prospective travellers. The situation has reportedly disrupted multiple international routes, as many Nigerian passengers typically transit through the UK or other international hubs en route to the United States, given the absence of direct commercial flights between Nigeria and the US.

The decline in demand is raising concerns among airline operators, especially on the UK–Nigeria route, traditionally regarded as one of the most profitable in the market. Domestic airlines face stiff competition on the corridor due to limited capacity, with Air Peace currently standing as the sole Nigerian carrier servicing the route alongside foreign airlines such as Delta Air Lines, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Industry observers warn that continued visa-related travel disruptions could further strain airline revenues and reshape passenger traffic patterns, turning what has long been a lucrative route into a growing operational challenge.

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