The indebted airlines are Air Peace, Ibom Air, Arik Air, United Nigeria Airlines, Umza Air, NG Eagle, Max Air, Caverton Helicopters, Overland Airways, Rano Air and ValueJet.
Mr Kuru and four others are standing trial over alleged fraud valued at N76 billion and $31.5 million.
Arik Air has confirmed its aircraft from Lagos to Port Harcourt, was diverted to Benin Airport as a precautionary measure after an unusual sound from its left engine.
The court order stemmed from a $2.5 million debt owed by Arik Air to Atlas Petroleum International Ltd.
Those who spoke with reporters said the fall in air travel was attributable to the regular low season in the industry and not the cost of the fare.
The company’s spokesperson assured its customers of efficient service delivery and safety.
Increase in airfare is the result of hike in price of aviation fuel, high cost of facility maintenance and depreciation of Nigeria’s currency.
Mr Yunusa stressed that flight delays and cancellations would reduce by 80 per cent immediately relevant agencies attended to “fixable’’ issues.
It was resolved that any errant employees caught soliciting bribes would be permanently denied access to work at the airports, she said.
“The lawyer is not an expert to declare an aircraft unsafe – Capt. Ilegbodu.”
