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United Nigeria Airlines and Max Air topped the list of domestic carriers with the highest flight cancellation rates in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest data released by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Between July and September, United Nigeria recorded a cancellation rate of 0.63 per cent, the highest among local operators, improving slightly compared with the same period in 2024. Max Air followed with a 0.42 per cent cancellation rate, also showing year-on-year improvement but still leading among peers. 

While their figures were the highest, the broader picture in the aviation sector pointed to progress. Total cancellations across all domestic flights dropped sharply to 80 in Q3 2025 from 251 in the same quarter of the previous year, even as overall flight numbers climbed. 

Other carriers also showed better operational performance. Arik Air, for example, brought its cancellation rate down to 0.30 per cent from 1.70 per cent, and Air Peace reduced cancellations dramatically to 0.09 per cent. Airlines such as Ibom Air, Green Africa, NG Eagle, Overland Airways, Rano Air and Value Jet also reported lower cancellation rates compared to a year earlier. 

Despite the headliner figures for United Nigeria and Max Air, the NCAA’s report suggests a general improvement in reliability across Nigeria’s domestic aviation industry. The regulator’s data indicated that delays were also reduced for several airlines, even as travel demand continued to grow. 

Aviation analysts say that while cancellations remain inevitable at times, the downward trend is a positive sign for passengers who have in recent years grappled with unpredictable schedules. The NCAA has reiterated its commitment to monitoring airline performance and ensuring better consumer experiences in the fast-evolving domestic market.