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Unions’ picketing of Air Peace sparks safety, security concerns

The decision of aviation unions to picket Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, Tuesday, has elicited sharp criticism from stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector, with many saying the action constituted serious safety and security concerns. Vanguard reported that from the early hours of Tuesday until about noon, members of the National Union of Air […]

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BREAKING: Lagos Airport arrivals reopen, Air Peace resumes noon flights

The arrivals section of the General Aviation Terminal, also known as MMA1 Lagos, has been reopened to passengers after remaining closed since morning amid the ongoing industrial action by aviation unions. Nairametrics reported that the gate to the arrival section was opened at exactly 2:25 pm on Tuesday, allowing passengers to enter the terminal building. […]

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Passengers stranded as aviation unions ground Air Peace flights

Unions in the country’s air transport sector have disrupted operations of the country’s largest airline, Air Peace, leaving several passengers stranded at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The disruption followed a three days strike notice issued by the Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the National Union of Air Transport Employees on August […]

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Air Peace partners Etihad Airways to boost connectivity

West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has entered into a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, a move expected to improve international connectivity for its passengers and further strengthen its growing global presence. The agreement will enable travellers to connect more easily from Nigeria through Etihad’s hub in Abu Dhabi to several destinations across […]

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Air Peace Lagos-London flight disrupted over airspace issues

West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service of May 13 experienced an operational disruption. The airline said the development followed enroute access issues involving the airspace authorities of an African country. A statement by its management, however, said the aircraft safely returned to Lagos in accordance with established […]

Air Peace suspends flights over NiMet strike, cites safety concerns
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NCAA defends Air Peace over Gatwick flight disruption incident

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, on Tuesday, defended Air Peace’s handling of the recent flight disruption in Gatwick, London, saying the airline acted in the interest of safety. Vanguard reported that Director General of the NCAA, Capt Chris Najomo, urged Nigerians not to condemn the country’s airlines over operational disruptions. Few days ago, some passengers, including […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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Technical glitch disrupts Air Peace Abuja flight operations

Operations at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja were disrupted on Monday after a technical fault hit the baggage screening Technical Glitch Disrupts system, leading to delays for passengers, particularly those travelling with Air Peace. In a statement, the airline’s management said the malfunction significantly slowed baggage screening and loading, […]

Air Peace suspends flights over NiMet strike, cites safety concerns
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Air Peace rejects Lagos govt tax evasion allegations

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has dismissed reports alleging that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, and Vice Chairman, Alice Onyema, are facing a tax evasion suit filed by the Lagos State Government. The airline, in a statement issued on Monday, described the claims as surprising and unsubstantiated. It noted that neither the […]

Air Peace denies alleged safety protocol violations in UK
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NCAA summons Air Peace over unexplained flight disruptions

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has called Air Peace to its headquarters for an urgent meeting to address several unexplained flight disruptions. The meeting is scheduled for Monday. In his post via his official X account on Saturday, the NCAA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu, said that the issues include passenger […]

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Emirates-Air Peace deal to enhance Africa-UAE-London connectivity

World’s largest international airline, Emirates, and West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the United Arab Emirates and London. The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on select routes, resulting in greater travel comfort and convenience for customers. […]