A netizen sparks online discussion by sharing a 2011 flight ticket from Lagos to London for N96K, creating a buzz on social media.
The Twitter user, @SabreNoir, posted a snapshot of the decade-old flight ticket on his account, revealing the significantly lower cost compared to current prices.
Old Arik Flight ticket as shared by @SabreNoir on X.The photo displays a Lagos to London flight costing N96K, a vast difference from current prices. @SabreNoir captioned the image, "N96k to travel from Lagos to London. Round trip."
Reactions flooded in, with @Pappy_rush recalling his late dad's MSc trip in 1983, citing an exchange rate of $1.96 – 1 Naira. Others commented on political perspectives and economic changes, emphasizing the stark contrast in currency value over the years.
For instance, @IamTheIroko mentioned the cost of a return Arik Air trip to South Africa during the same period, and @zigzagdreamers_ pointed out the economic shifts under different administrations.
Various netizens expressed nostalgia for a time when travel costs were considerably lower, highlighting the economic fluctuations that have impacted currency values.
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