AON alerts travellers of impending flight disruptions due to scarcity of Jet-A1

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has expressed worry over the impending disruption of scheduled flights due to scarcity of aviation fuel.

The AON said the ugly situation during this period of mass movement is unintended, and greatly regretted by airlines.

“The Airline Operators of Nigeria wish to inform the general public of impending disruptions in scheduled flight operations due to the scarcity of aviation fuel, otherwise known as JET-A1, which reared its ugly head again in the past few days.

“The scarcity will no doubt force airlines to reschedule flights leading to late operations and, or, cancellations.

“This unintended development is a pain to airline operators and a stain on the industry, especially at this time of mass movement of people for the Christmas and New Year festivities.

“While we do our utmost best to manage the situation and ensure safe flight operations, we plead the understanding of the travelling public in the circumstance,” said AON.

The association called on the authorities and marketers of the commodity to resolve the situation before it gets worse.

“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.

“As Airline Operators, we remain committed to doing all that is necessary to ensure seamless services and safe air travels in our dear country,” AON added.