Aviation Fuel Crisis: Airline Cuts Abuja–London Operations
Air Peace has alerted passengers to possible flight delays and disruptions following a worsening aviation fuel supply shortage affecting airline operations across Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the airline said the limited availability of Jet A1 fuel has begun to impact scheduled departures at various airports nationwide.
“At this time, fuel availability remains limited, which has impacted scheduled departures,” the airline said.
It added that it is engaging relevant stakeholders to address the situation and reduce inconvenience to passengers.
“We are actively engaging with relevant partners to resolve the situation as swiftly as possible and minimise disruptions to your travel plans,” the statement read. “We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.”
Abuja–London Route Reduced
As part of operational adjustments, Air Peace also announced a temporary reduction of its Abuja–London service to three weekly flights until July 1, 2026.
The airline explained that the decision was necessary to maintain safety and operational reliability amid the ongoing fuel supply challenges.
“Due to the current Jet A1 supply constraints affecting flight operations nationwide and around the world, we wish to inform you that our Abuja–London service has been temporarily adjusted to three weekly flights until 01 July, 2026,” it said.
It further assured passengers that full flight frequency would resume once conditions improve.
“This measure is necessary to maintain the highest standards of safety and operational reliability during this period, with full operational frequency on our London service scheduled to resume from 01 July 2026,” the airline added.
Passengers Offered Flexible Rebooking
Air Peace apologised for the inconvenience caused and advised affected passengers to contact its call centre for free rescheduling options.
It also assured customers that it is closely monitoring developments and working with stakeholders to restore normal operations.
“As supply conditions improve, we will promptly restore our full schedule and keep you informed with timely updates,” the airline said.
Fuel Crisis Deepens Across Industry
The development comes amid an escalating aviation fuel crisis in Nigeria, driven by steep price increases in recent months.
Reports indicate that the price of Jet A1 fuel has surged from about N900 per litre to as high as N3,300 per litre between February and April 2026, representing an increase of over 300 percent.
Earlier, domestic airlines had threatened to suspend operations nationwide over rising operating costs, but the federal government intervened, urging restraint while promising engagement with stakeholders.
President Bola Tinubu also approved a 30 percent debt relief on obligations owed by domestic airlines to aviation agencies as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising costs in the sector.