Rano Air has temporarily suspended some flight routes following a sharp rise in Jet A1 aviation fuel prices, which has significantly increased operating costs.
The airline announced this in a statement on Friday, saying the fuel price surge has made certain routes commercially unsustainable, forcing a reduction in operations until conditions improve.
The development comes as Air Peace also reduced its Abuja–London flights to three weekly services due to ongoing Jet A1 supply constraints, affecting a key international route.
Rano Air said the suspension decision came after careful evaluation of the growing financial burden caused by escalating fuel prices.
The airline noted that the sharp rise in Jet A1 costs has significantly strained flight operations, making it increasingly difficult to maintain some services profitably.
“Rano Air wishes to inform the general public and our valued passengers that, due to the unprecedented escalation in the cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel by over 300%, the operational cost of sustaining some of our routes has become extremely challenging and commercially unsustainable.”
Passengers on affected routes were advised to contact the airline for refunds, rescheduling, or rerouting assistance.
The airline said its customer service team remains available to support affected travelers.
Rano Air assured customers that suspended services would resume once operating conditions improve.
The move reflects wider distress in Nigeria’s aviation market, where fuel costs continue to erode route profitability.
