Air Peace faults unavailability of Jet A1 Aviation Fuel for Abuja Flight Disruption

PRESS RELEASE

Air Peace has provided an update regarding the flight disruptions experienced at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following reports and footage circulating across the media and social media showing some of the airline's esteemed passengers expressing their concerns over the disruptions.

The Management of the Airline in a statement issued over the weekend, says the initial delays to its Abuja operations were occasioned by the unavailability of Jet A1 aviation fuel, which affected Air Peace and other airlines operating from the airport. It added that upon the availability of fuel, its affected flights commenced operations accordingly.

"However, our Abuja–Maiduguri service could not subsequently operate as planned. Although an extension had initially been granted for the flight, by the time the aircraft was ready for boarding, prevailing VFR conditions meant that the extension was no longer tenable, as the flight could not operate beyond sunset."

Throughout the disruption, the airline, says passengers were duly informed of the delays and provided with refreshments. Following the cancellation, affected passengers were also provided with hotel accommodation, with arrangements made to operate the flight the following day.

"We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our esteemed passengers and appreciate their patience and understanding. At Air Peace, the safety and wellbeing of our passengers remain paramount, and we will continue to prioritise these considerations in all our operations," says the Airline's Management.

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