Aviation Fuel Scarcity: Domestic Airlines Warn Nigerians Against Possible Flight Reschedule And Cancellation

Fresh information has emerged that there might be possible disruption of domestic flight operations in the country due to the scarcity of aviation fuel.

Naija News reports that domestic airlines under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria(AON) have come out to warn Nigerians of looming disruptions in scheduled flight operations during the festive period because of the persistent scarcity of aviation fuel otherwise known as JETA1.

According to them, scarcity of the JETA1 would compel airlines to either reschedule flights or cancel them in some cases.

The group in a statement signed by its spokesman, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, said it was committed to ensuring seamless services and safe air travel in the country, but the situation at hand might cause some hitches.

Naija News recalls that the scarcity of aviation fuel had hit the operators some months ago after the price of the product rose from about N300 per litre to over N600 per litre.

The President of the Association of Foreign Airlines and Representatives in Nigeria, Kingsley Nwokeoma, was reported to have said there were fears that domestic carriers might suspend operations over the scarcity of aviation fuel.

However, the group explained that the unexpected development has caused a setback for domestic airlines at a time when people would be travelling for the Christmas and New Year festivities.

The group noted “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.”