Unic Press UK: One of Nigeria’s leading airline operators, Arik Air has issued an alert informing its customers and the Nigerian public that operations are being undermined by acute shortage of aviation fuel.
The full details of the statement that was issued by Arik Air on its website reads:
“The fuel scarcity which has been on for several days is becoming more intense with the inability of approved major fuel marketers to meet the demands of airline especially at this time when maximum number of passengers are traveling for the yuletide.
“Arik Air, the largest airline operator has been operating over 100 daily flights and therefore experiences a larger impact of this scarcity compared to other airlines.
“The airline requires a daily supply of approximately 500,000 liters for its operations but it has been getting between 180,000 and 200,000 over the past 10 days which has severely impacted the scheduled flight operations.
“Despite the abrupt and random fuel price increase by some marketers, which the airline may be forced to pass on to its customers, the product supply still remains epileptic.
“The airline is appealing for the understanding of its passengers who have been booked to travel on its flights. Passengers are also advised to always visit the airline’s website, www.arikair.com or contact the Call Center on 01 2799999 for information about their flights.”
Given that Christmas is a few days away, and the activities during the Yuletide season are remarkably high, a massive disruption to commercial and economic activities is not in doubt. There is bound to be massive flight delay and cancellation unless this shortage of fuel is nipped in the bud.
