Jet fuel scarcity disrupts pilgrims return
Daily Trust learnt that Nigerian carriers participating in the exercise are facing hard times getting aviation fuel to run their aircraft.The scarcity started since the beginning of the week, affecting the outbound flight of Skypower Express Airlines, a charter operator who participated in the hajj exercise.It was learnt that no fewer than 265 pilgrims who were to be conveyed by Skypower were delayed at King Abdul-Aziz International Airport, Jeddah before they were eventually airlifted.
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