RAWALPINDI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has asked airlines to fly in with additional fuel in view of shortages at two airports – Lahore and Islamabad.

“CAA is making efforts to improve the situation in coordination with all stakeholders,” an official said.

Shell has also issued an advisory which reads: “Shell Oil Company may not be able to fulfil the requirements of refuelling of aircrafts landing at Benazir Bhutto International Airport from Dec 12 to Dec 18, 2017. The airlines are cautioned to carry sufficient fuel on arrival and coordinate with the oil company before proceeding to BBIA.”

A similar caution was issued by oil companies at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. All airlines have been asked to coordinate with the ground handling agencies to carry fuel as per company requirement.

According to sources, jet fuel at almost all airports has reached a low stage and fuel supply companies have also advised their clients to fly-in with additional fuel.

Oil supply companies have been trying to make arrangements for jet fuel and additional vessels will be arriving by Dec 20. The flight schedule will remain normal.

Published in Dawn, December 14th, 2017