Soaring Jet A1 Prices Raise Alarm Over 2026 Hajj Airlift NIGERIA’S aviation sector is facing mounting pressure as stakeholders warn that the sharp rise in Jet A1 aviation fuel prices could disrupt the successful airlift of thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj. Industry groups say the crisis has already forced domestic […]
Domestic Flights Get Reprieve NIGERIA’S aviation sector narrowly avoided a major disruption after airline operators agreed to temporarily suspend their planned shutdown following government intervention. The Airline Operators of Nigeria confirmed that the proposed withdrawal of services had been put on hold after appeals from the Federal Government and renewed consultations with key stakeholders. The […]
Airlines Signal Possible Nationwide Shutdown NIGERIA’S aviation sector is facing a potential disruption as domestic airline operators warn they may suspend operations over escalating aviation fuel prices. The threat, issued by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), follows what industry stakeholders describe as an unsustainable surge in the cost of Jet A1 fuel, a critical […]
Airlines Face Rising Cost Pressures AIR travellers in Nigeria may soon pay higher ticket prices as the cost of aviation fuel continues to surge across the country, putting increasing pressure on airline operations. Jet A1, the primary fuel used by aircraft, is currently selling for as high as ₦1,835 per litre in Kano, ₦1,820 in […]