Frankfurt Airport faced a fuel shortage

According to German media reports and company statements, Frankfurt Airport is facing a shortage of kerosene (kerosene), forcing Lufthansa planes to carry extra fuel before arriving at the airport. The post Frankfurt airport faces a fuel shortage appeared first on Safir Arjan.

According to Ambassador Arjan, L&Fthanza announced that one of the reasons for the lack of kerosene supply at Germany's largest airport is the reduction in pipeline connection capacity.

Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt Airport, said it was currently undergoing routine maintenance on the pipeline that supplies the airport's jet fuel. However, no disruptions are expected as a result of the repairs, as alternative supply routes and sufficient fuel storage capacity are available. Therefore, airport operations will not be affected.

Meanwhile, the Bild newspaper cited the low water level of the Rhine River as another possible factor affecting fuel supplies, as tankers can only navigate the river with limited cargo.

Lufthansa has responded to this situation by taking precautionary measures to maintain flight operations. These include additional fuel received by aircraft on selected routes prior to departure to Frankfurt.

The move, known as "tankering", is aimed at reducing the need for additional refueling in Frankfurt. Short and medium-haul routes are said to be primarily affected, while long-haul flights are increasingly affected.

According to Bild, the guidelines for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft specify a maximum of eight tons of additional fuel. At the same time, flight planning must ensure that the added weight does not result in restrictions on passenger or cargo transport.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan, Lufthansa emphasized that these measures are taken to ensure reliable flight operations. The Bild report states that these measures will continue until further notice and will be adjusted as the situation changes.