Air Peace blames fuel shortage, weather for Abuja delayed, cancelled flights

By Dickson Omobola
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has said its operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, were disrupted due to the unavailability of Jet A1, also known as aviation fuel.
The clarification came as reports and footage circulated across the media and social media, showing some passengers expressing concerns over the disruptions.
A statement by the airline’s management also said its Abuja–Maiduguri service could not operate as planned due to Visual Flight Rules, VFR, conditions.
The statement reads: “Air Peace wishes to provide an update regarding the flight disruptions experienced at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following reports and ...