Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), yesterday warned air passengers about impending flight disruptions and cancellations due to a growing scarcity of aviation fuel (Jet-A1).
A statement signed by AON’s spokesperson Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, reads: “This development is being forced on members by the growing scarcity of aviation fuel.
“The scarcity is impacting negatively on seamless conduct of air transport operations and would lead to flight rescheduling, and, or, cancellations.
“However, the association and its members are working very hard, and in alliance with product marketers, government and relevant stakeholders, to ensure availability and proper pricing of aviation fuel in the country.
“While pleading the understanding of the flying public in the face of this reality, we also promise to do all that is necessary, and within our powers, to restore normal flight schedules as soon as possible.”
Recall that the AON last week had threatened to shut down operations over the rising cost of Jet-A1, which was shelved following the Federal Government’s intervention.
The group had met with the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).
Afterward, the meeting pledged to make available six million litres of JetA1 to aviation fuel marketers chosen by the AON as part of efforts to temporarily resolve the crisis.
The scarcity is impacting negatively on seamless conduct of air transport operations and would lead to flight rescheduling, and, or, cancellations.
