Scarcity of aviation fuel causes arik air to scale down flights

Arik Air, a Nigerian airline, has announced that it will be scaling down its flight operations due to the scarcity of aviation fuel in the country. The airline has attributed the decision to the unavailability of jet-A1 fuel, which is the standard fuel used by commercial aircraft.

In a statement, Arik Air said that the scarcity of fuel has made it difficult for the airline to operate its full schedule of flights, and that it has been forced to reduce its flight operations to minimize the impact on its customers.

The airline has also appealed to the Nigerian government to intervene and address the fuel scarcity, which it says is affecting not just Arik Air but also other airlines operating in the country.

The scarcity of aviation fuel is not a new issue in Nigeria, and it has been a recurring problem for the airline industry in the country. The fuel scarcity is often caused by a combination of factors, including a shortage of foreign exchange, which makes it difficult for airlines to import fuel, and a lack of investment in the country's fuel infrastructure.

Arik Air is one of the largest airlines in Nigeria, and it operates a fleet of over 30 aircraft. The airline has been in operation since 2006 and has a significant presence in the West African region.

The airline's decision to scale down its flight operations is likely to cause inconvenience to its customers, and it may also have a negative impact on the airline's revenue. However, the airline has said that it will do its best to minimize the disruption to its operations and to ensure that its customers are informed of any changes to its flight schedule.

In the meantime, Arik Air is advising its customers to check its website or social media channels for updates on its flight schedule and to plan their travel accordingly.