Air Peace has attributed disruptions affecting some of its flights to and from Abuja to a combination of aviation fuel shortages and adverse weather conditions.

The airline explained that the operational difficulties affected its flight schedule as passengers experienced delays and disruptions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

According to Air Peace, the shortage of aviation fuel has created additional operational challenges for airlines, while unfavourable weather conditions have further complicated flight operations.

The airline said it was working to manage the situation and minimise the impact on passengers as normal operations are restored.

Air Peace appealed to affected passengers for understanding, stressing that the disruptions were caused by circumstances affecting flight operations.

The airline also advised passengers travelling through Abuja to remain attentive to updates concerning their flights and to allow for possible changes to scheduled departure times.

The disruption comes amid broader concerns within Nigeria’s aviation sector over the availability and cost of aviation fuel. Fuel supply remains an important factor in airline operations because airlines require adequate reserves to maintain scheduled services and respond to operational changes.

Weather conditions can also affect flights, particularly when poor visibility or other unfavourable conditions make take-offs and landings more difficult.

Air Peace said the combination of the two factors contributed to the difficulties experienced by passengers travelling through Abuja. The airline stated that its operational teams were working to reduce delays and restore the affected schedules.

Passengers whose flights were disrupted were encouraged to stay in contact with the airline for the latest information about revised departure times and other arrangements.

The latest disruption highlights the operational challenges faced by airlines operating in Nigeria, where fuel availability, weather and airport conditions can all affect the reliability of flight schedules.

Air Peace maintained that passenger safety remains a priority and that operational decisions would continue to take into account prevailing conditions.

The airline’s explanation comes as travellers continue to depend on air transport for domestic connections between Abuja and other major Nigerian cities.

The affected passengers are expected to receive further updates as the airline works through the disruptions and seeks to return its flight schedule to normal.