Air Peace Announces Flight Disruptions, Cites Heavy Rainfall In Lagos

“Dear Esteemed Customer, due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating networks will be delayed,” it read.

The airline appealed for passengers’ understanding, stressing that safety remained paramount.

“While weather is beyond our control and safety remains our utmost priority, we appeal for your understanding as we manage the disruptions as best as we can and get you to your destinations safely.”

Air Peace further reassured customers of its commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

“At Air Peace, safety is not just a priority but a core commitment. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards for our passengers and crew.”

The statement concluded by appreciating customers’ loyalty: “Thank you for your continued trust and support.”

Meanwhile, SaharaReporters earlier reported that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced that airlines are required to provide hotel accommodation for passengers stranded between 10pm and 4am due to flight cancellations or delays.

The NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the authority would no longer tolerate situations where airline staff intentionally disappear, leaving NCAA officials to handle frustrated passengers.

According to him, the Nigerian government has instructed the NCAA to publicly name and shame airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations.

“If an airline has kept passengers at the terminal up to 00 hours before cancelling a flight, they owe their passengers hotel accommodation,” he said.

Achimugu emphasised that the NCAA would apply the fullest measures possible for sanctionable infractions and warned airlines to comply with regulations to avoid penalties.

“The situation where airline staff intentionally disappear, leaving NCAA Consumer Protection Officers to handle justifiably irate and frustrated passengers will no longer be tolerated,” he added.

“We must not always choose the easy way out. Don’t you want to be called ‘world class’? Don’t you want to compete at the highest level? If not for the sake of the passengers who trust you to safely fly them, what about for your own pride?”

Achimugu stressed that for sanctionable infractions, the authority would henceforth apply the strictest measures.

“You cannot expose NCAA officials to avoidable risk when all they do is support your business and protect your rights.”

“For sanctionable infractions, the Authority will apply the fullest measures possible. We will not abandon the letters of our regulations.”