Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- Nearly six in every 10 domestic flights operated by Nigerian airlines in August were delayed, according to a new report released by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), highlighting the difficulties faced by air travellers across the country.

The NCAA recorded 7,961 domestic flights during the month, of which 4,765 were delayed. Put simply, about 60 per cent of the flights did not leave at their scheduled times.

The regulator also recorded 36 cancelled flights during the month.

The figures were released days after the NCAA warned airlines over recurring flight delays, crew shortages and other operational problems, urging carriers to ensure their schedules match the aircraft and crew available to them.

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