FUEL SCARCITY HIT AVIATION, AIRLINES FACE OPERATIONAL FAILURE

Fuel scarcity experienced in the country is taking its toll on the aviation industry as disruption of flight operations across the country has been linked to persistent fuel shortage.

For the past one week, airlines have had flight disruptions, such as delays and cancellations because of lack of fuel to operate.


Confirming the development, the nation’s largest airline, Arik Air, in a statement by its spokesperson, Banji Ola, said: “Limited supply of JET A1 (aviation fuel) across the country in the last few days has greatly hampered our flight operations.

“With over a hundred flights daily, this limited supply of aviation fuel has resulted, regrettably, into flight delays and sometimes outright cancellations.”

Ola who, however, apologised to the airline’s numerous passengers on the development also appealed to them to bear with the present situation.

“We appeal to our valued passengers to bear with us at this time even as we remain committed to providing safe and comfortable flight experience.

“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience our passengers may have suffered due to the fuel shortage,” Ola pleaded.