Air Peace has attributed flight disruptions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to the unavailability of Jet A1 aviation fuel, which affected its operations and those of other airlines at the airport.
The airline said the initial delays occurred because aviation fuel was unavailable, but operations resumed after supplies became available. However, its Abuja-Maiduguri service could not subsequently operate as planned because of restrictions linked to prevailing Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions at Maiduguri Airport.
According to the airline, an extension had initially been granted for the flight, but the arrangement became impracticable by the time the aircraft was ready for boarding because the flight could not operate beyond sunset under the prevailing conditions.
Air Peace said affected passengers were kept informed throughout the disruption and provided with refreshments. Following the cancellation, passengers were offered hotel accommodation while arrangements were made to operate the service the following day.
The latest disruption highlights the operational pressures facing Nigeria’s domestic aviation industry, where fuel availability, airport infrastructure, weather conditions and operating-hour restrictions can all affect flight schedules.
For airlines, interruptions can increase operating and passenger-recovery costs, while travellers face delays, cancellations and additional accommodation or travel expenses.
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