Domestic airlines operating under the auspices of the Airline Operators of Nigeria have warned Nigerians of probable flight disruptions owing to a scarcity of aviation fuel, often known as JETA1.
The AON said in a statement signed by its spokesman, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, that the scarcity will require airlines to reschedule flights, resulting in delayed operations and, in certain circumstances, cancellations.
It noted that the unanticipated development had a negative impact on airline operators and the industry, particularly during this period of large movement of people for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.
The airline operators said, “While we do our utmost best to manage the situation and ensure safe flight operations, we plead for the understanding of the travelling public in the circumstance.
“We also call on the concerned authorities including product importers and marketers to do their best to resolve this ugly situation so as to ease the stress it brings on the travelling public.”
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They reiterated their commitment to ensuring seamless services and safe air travel in the country.
Aviation fuel scarcity had hit the domestic carrier a few months ago after the price of the product rose from about N300 per litre to over N600 per litre.
The President, Association of Foreign Airlines and Representatives in Nigeria, Kingsley Nwokeoma, said there were fears that domestic carriers might suspend operations over scarcity of aviation fuel.
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