Rano Air Suspends Flights Due to 300% Fuel Price Surge

Rano Air announced the temporary suspension of its flight operations following an unprecedented 300% increase in the cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel. The airline disclosed this information in a statement shared by its management on Friday.

Although specific routes affected were not immediately detailed, sources indicated that routes including Maiduguri and Gombe were among those suspended. Rano Air operates flights across several Nigerian cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna, Katsina, Bauchi, and Osubi.

The airline explained that the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices has placed enormous pressure on its operations. Rano Air has apologized to its passengers and business partners for the inconvenience caused by the suspension and assured customers that support arrangements are in place.

Passengers with bookings on affected routes will receive assistance regarding refunds and rescheduling options. The airline emphasized that operations would resume once conditions improve.

The situation reflects growing concerns within Nigeria's aviation industry regarding the sustainability of flight operations amid soaring fuel prices.