Nigeria's Aviation News Headlines for Wednesday July 27, 2016



Aviation Fuel Price Soars Above N240 Per Litre(Sun)

The pump price of aviation fuel (popularly known as Jet A1) yesterday surged above N240 per litre, representing 100 per cent increase from the N120 per litre price sold about this time last year.
The development also jolted the flight schedule of domestic airlines as cancellations and delays became the order of the day.
Nigeria’s aviation industry has been hit by severe scarcity of Jet A1 with prices rising steadily from N120 per litre to N150, N180 and eventually steadying at N200 per litre throughout last week.
The scarcity and exorbitant cost had resulted in several scheduled commercial flights either rescheduled or cancelled with attendant hardship and frustration on passengers.
 The industry is reported to be losing between N300 and N500 on weekdays and weekends respectively due to the crisis caused by flight delays and cancellations.
Daily Sun, however, learnt that yesterday it had become almost impossible for airline owners to source fuel to power  aircraft in their fleet and that the huge demand had forced the few marketers who still had the product at their depots to sell at between N240
and N250 per litre to airlines.
“It’s now all about demand and supply,” an airline official told Daily Sun on the 100 per cent rise in price of Jet A1. “The depots are running out of stock and the price had been fluctuating between N170 and N200 per litre.
 As at yesterday, some of us bought at about N240 and N250 per litre because we just had to fly,” added the official, a spokesperson for one of the local airlines who won’t want to be named.
Three airlines, Arik Air, Dana Air and Air Peace have separately addressed the media explaining how they are grappling with flight schedule disruptions due to the severe scarcity of aviation fuel across the country.
“For the past week, the airline had to face another round of aviation fuel scarcity, which got worse over this weekend leading to many flight delays and cancellations,” said Arik Air spokesman, Banji Ola.
http://sunnewsonline.com/aviation-fuel-price-soars-above-n240-per-litre

Aviation fuel: NCAA Cautions Passengers Over Flight Delays(Daily Trust)

 The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has attributed the scarcity of aviation fuel known as Jet A1 to non- functioning of domestic refineries that would enable local refining of the commodity.
Spokesman of the NCAA, Mr. Sam Adurogboye in a chat with Daily Trust said the authority is not responsible for the current situation contrary to claim in some quarters.
Former Commandant of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), retired Group Capt. John Ojikutu, had said there is the need for NCAA to be involved in importation and distribution of aviation fuel.
However the NCAA spokesman said the authority only interfaces with the appropriate agencies to ensure quality control of fuel being imported.
He said in the instant case, the NCAA has done the best within its power to advise airlines on the need to adjust their operations.
Meanwhile, passengers have continued to express rage at some nation’s airports following flight cancellations and delays. It was learnt that many passengers engaged in fight with airline staff over the issue.
Following reports of passengers’ rage, NCAA issued a statement to pacify all those who are experiencing flight delays and cancellations arising from the scarcity of Aviation fuel to exercise restraint.
The regulatory authority which disclosed that the Federal Government of Nigeria is already engaging all the stakeholders involved with the procurement and distribution of aviation fuel to ensure availability in earnest confirmed that in some cases, irate

passengers resorted to wanton destruction of certain facilities at the airports.


British Airways Seal Deal with Airtel on Discounted Fares(Nation)

British Airways has entered into a strategic agreement with telecommunications giant, Airtel.  The deal  will see customers of both organisations enjoy substantial discounts on tickets purchased in the next few months.
Speaking at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos, British Airways’ Regional Commercial Manager for West Africa, Kola Olayinka said both companies operate in similar markets and place premium on customer service.
“This partnership is a way in which we are able to offer benefits to our joint customers. If you already have an Airtel number, more details on our partnership will be shared with you; if you do not have an Airtel number, this would be a good time to get one, so
you can enjoy the discounts we are offering,” he added.
Airtel’s Chief Commercial officer, Ahmad Mokhles who signed on behalf of his organisation expressed  delight at the opportunity to partner with British Airways.
Discounts to Airtel customers will be available to worldwide destinations, in the United Kingdom (UK), United States (U.S.), Canada, Europe and parts of Asia. Customers can choose and pick their preferred destinations for summer or even plan, prepare and
book early for Christmas season.

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