Nigerian airlines, under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have said there will be disruption of scheduled flight operations over the growing scarcity of aviation fuel.

The spokesperson of AON, Obiora Okonkwo said this in a public notice he issued.

The statement said the scarcity of aviation fuel is impacting negatively on the seamless conduct of air transport operations and “would lead to flight rescheduling, and, or, cancellations”.

The statement said the association and its members are working very hard, and in alliance with product marketers, government and relevant stakeholders, to ensure availability and proper pricing of aviation fuel in the country.

Two weeks ago, some airlines had complained about the rising cost of aviation fuel and threatened to shut down operations.

The proposed strike was aborted after Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker, House of Representatives, convened a meeting of all stakeholders in the industry, including marketers and the Central Bank of Nigeria.