Air Peace Cites Fuel Shortage for Flight Disruptions

Air Peace reported that flight disruptions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja were due to the unavailability of Jet A1 aviation fuel. In a statement issued by its management, the airline explained that initial delays affected both Air Peace and other airlines operating from the airport.

Once fuel became available, operations resumed. However, the airline's Abuja-Maiduguri service could not operate as planned due to prevailing Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions.

Although an extension had been granted for the flight, it became untenable by the time the aircraft was ready for boarding, as the flight could not operate beyond sunset. Throughout the disruption, Air Peace ensured that passengers were informed of the delays and provided with refreshments.

Following the cancellation of the flight, affected passengers were given hotel accommodations, and arrangements were made to operate the flight the following day.