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Air Peace Launches Historic Lagos-Barbados Flight, Deepens Africa-Caribbean Ties

Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

The Government of Barbados, with the support of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), formally welcomed Air Peace at a high-level forum and media launch held at the Indigo Hotel in Barbados, following the airline’s inaugural commercial flight from Lagos to Barbados on May 24, 2026. The forum brought together senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, tourism executives, airline delegates, members of the media and key stakeholders, reflecting growing institutional support for enhanced connectivity between Africa and the…

NCAA Places Air Peace, Ibom Air, 9 Others on Updated “No-Pay-No-Service” List Over Unremitted TSC, CSC

Posted on May 24, 2026May 24, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Carriers’ action grave abuse of public trust-Fadairo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has escalated its fiscal enforcement strategy, placing 11 domestic operators on an updated “No-Pay-No-Service” list. This enforcement action directly targets carriers that have fallen significantly behind on their statutory financial obligations to the regulator. At the core of the dispute is the chronic late or non-remittance of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) and Cargo Sales Charge (CSC). Collected by the airlines on behalf of the…

Ticket refund: Court dismisses Air Peace’s suit, affirms FCCPC power to investigate consumer complaints

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Bello lauds judgement The Federal High Court, Abuja, has affirmed the power of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to receive complaints, assess matters brought before it, and take appropriate lawful steps, including investigation where necessary. In a judgment delivered on Monday, Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit filed by Air Peace Limited challenging the Commission’s authority to investigate consumer complaints and issue summons in the exercise of its statutory mandate. Omotosho affirms…

Turkish Airlines, Air Peace Ink Bilateral SPA Interline Agreement

Posted on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, flying to more countries than any other airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, enhancing seamless connectivity between Nigeria, West and Central Africa, Türkiye, and Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network. The interline partnership enables passengers of both airlines to enjoy frictionless, single-ticket travel, coordinated schedules, and simplified baggage handling on selected routes and eligible itineraries, delivering a smoother, more convenient…

Air Peace Transitions From Occasional Charters To Monthly Non-Stop Flights To The Caribbean

Posted on March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

In what appears to be a major milestone for trans-Atlantic connectivity, Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has indeed solidified its presence in the Caribbean, transitioning from occasional charters to a more structured monthly commercial schedule. This initiative makes Air Peace the first airline in West and Central Africa to offer nonstop flights to the Caribbean, significantly reducing travel time by avoiding traditional layovers in the United States or the United Kingdom. The service primarily…

Air Peace: Windshield crack forced air return, denies stranding passengers

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, has denied abandoning or leaving passengers stranded on its Abuja-London service. In a statement, the carrier explained that it had an air return due to a windshield crack suspected to have been caused by a bird strike on our Abuja–London (Heathrow) flight. It further clarified that the aircraft returned safely to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, where all passengers disembarked, while our engineering team commenced the necessary technical checks. “In line…

Air Peace faces sanctions over broader service failures, gets NCAA summons

Posted on March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Re-routed Heathrow passengers left stranded in Lagos Carrier fails to process refunds for cancelled, disrupted flights The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Air Peace over recent disruptions affecting its London operations and broader service issues. The regulatory body is specifically investigating complaints from passengers on the Heathrow-Abuja flight who were reportedly rerouted via Gatwick–Lagos-Abuja and left stranded in Lagos. The move, led by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu,…

Air Peace unveil Business Class lounge at Lagos airport

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has enhanced its premium passenger experience with the unveiling of a new Executive Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This move aligns with the airline’s 2026 strategy to transition regional operations to daytime flights and expand its footprint across Africa, ensuring a more seamless connection for business and international travellers. The Valentine’s Day unveiling symbolised more than a ribbon-cutting ceremony; it represented the airline’s enduring…

Emirates, Air Peace activate interline agreement, enhance seamless global connectivity

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Building on their existing partnership, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and key international destinations. The agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and simplified baggage handling on select routes, resulting in greater travel comfort and convenience. Beyond the 13 cities in Nigeria* already available to Emirates passengers on Air Peace’s network, the enhanced…

Air Peace’s operations disrupted as lessor withdraws airplanes, passengers stranded nationwide

Posted on November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Scores of Air Peace passengers across the country are stranded at airports following the withdrawal of three of the airline’s aircraft by SmartLynx Airlines, one of its lessors. Consequently, many of its operations have been disrupted, as the airline is in a state of limbo. Many of the carrier’s aircraft are grounded, while others are still undergoing maintenance checks overseas. The airline is experiencing unprecedented flight delays and cancellations, a situation that has made air…

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