A technical problem with the fuel hydrant system at King Shaka International Airport has been identified, and travellers have been told to expect possible flight delays.

The airport’s management confirmed this morning that a fault has been identified on the optic fibre fuel system’s control and communications, resulting in system shutdown.

“Operations are likely to be impacted causing flight delays, however, all departure flights have departed on time as of 08:00 this morning. As a contingency measure, aircrafts are currently being refuelled from the mobile tanker.”

Management said the airport operations team and stakeholders are relentlessly trying to resolve the matter.

“We urge passengers to please contact their airline for further information. King Shaka International Airport would like to apologise to all passengers for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.”