Passengers at the domestic terminal of Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos faced delays on Saturday morning after an Air Peace flight scheduled for 7:00 a.m. was indefinitely rescheduled. Travellers reported growing tension at the terminal after receiving no clear update on departure times. A passenger described the scene as an "early morning fight at the Airport," citing the airline's announcement of the delay due to lack of jet fuel.
Air Peace confirmed the disruption in a statement posted on its official X account on Saturday. The airline attributed the delay to ongoing aviation fuel supply challenges affecting operations across its network. "We wish to inform you that flights departing from some of our terminals may experience delays due to the current aviation fuel supply constraints affecting flight operations nationwide," the statement read. It added that fuel availability remains limited, impacting scheduled departures.
The airline said it is engaging with relevant partners to resolve the issue and minimise disruptions. Passengers were urged to contact customer support for real-time updates. Air Peace reiterated that safety remains its top priority and assured travellers it would operate flights as promptly as conditions allow.
Air Peace blames fuel scarcity for the delay yet operates flights from other terminals amid the same nationwide shortage, raising questions about consistency in its operational response. Passengers at MMA Lagos bore the immediate impact, left stranded without timely alternatives. If fuel constraints are truly nationwide, the uneven effect on specific flights demands clarification. Travellers' plans were disrupted while the airline's resolution efforts remain behind the scenes.
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