Airline Operators of Nigeria, the domestic airlines have warned that there maybe disruptions in scheduled flight operations due to the scarcity of aviation fuel otherwise known as JETA1.
The AON in a statement signed by its spokesman, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, stated that the scarcity if aviation fuel would force airlines to reschedule flights, leading to late operations and cancellations in some cases.
It lamented that the unexpected development has posed a dent in airline operators and the industry, especially during this yuletide season .
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.”
However, AON reiterated their commitment to ensuring seamless services and safe air travel in the country.
It could be recalled that 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.