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Air Peace resumes flight operations

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Air Peace will on Friday resume flight operations following the suspension of the industrial action by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and other labour unions in the aviation sector. The airline in a statement on Thursday said,” We sincerely thank you for your patience, understanding, and unwavering support throughout this challenging period. Your resilience and trust in our brand mean the world to us.” The carrier commended what it described as the active…

Air Peace suspends flight services over NiMet workers’ strike, foreign airlines monitor situation

Posted on April 23, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Agency decries strike action by unions ValueJet reviews operations The industrial action embarked upon by the workers of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) may have taken a huge toll on airlines as Air Peace has suspended all its flight operations nationwide with immediate effect. Foreign carriers are monitoring the situation keenly to determine the next line of action to take concerning the industrial crisis that may force them to suspend flight services. VlueJet on Wednesday…

Air Peace suspends flights to Enugu airport over bad runway

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Enugu flights to be operated through Asaba aerodrome Air Peace said it has temporarily suspended flights to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The airline in a statement by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo said the suspension of flights to the airport by Air Peace was due to safety concerns of the Enugu airport runway. Ndiulo disclosed that the situation of the Enugu runway had been causing major disruptions to…

Air Peace Celebrates Ike, First Woman To Travel by Air in Her Community

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a deliberate attempt to humanize air travel and demonstrate the power of aviation to transform lives, Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, has brought to the limelight the inspiring story of Gold Chinyere Ike, the first woman in Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala, Umunneochi LGA, Abia state, to board an aeroplane. Her maiden flight with Air Peace has since captivated hearts across social media, becoming a symbol…

Air Peace implements seamless boarding policy for customers

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace has begun the implementation of a new boarding arrangement aimed at delivering an even more seamless, convenient, and professional travel experience for all passengers. Under the new structure, boarding will now be prioritized in the following order: military personnel, passengers with wheelchairs or special needs, and business class passengers. This initiative reflects Air Peace’s ongoing commitment to elevating service standards and fostering a new culture of care, respect, professionalism…

Three arraigned for safety breaches on Air Peace’s London-Lagos flight

Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Magistrate Court of Lagos State, Ikeja Magisterial District, was the scene of legal proceedings on Friday, February 15, as three passengers—Adewale Adedigba (52), Magnis Ashibuogwu (50), and Iwunze Benjamin (30)—were arraigned for unruly conduct aboard Air Peace Flight No. P4 7579 from London to Lagos. The charges stem from an incident that took place on February 12, 2025, at approximately 8:00 PM. According to the police, the defendants disrupted the flight by shouting…

Three passengers arrested over threat to Air Peace London-Lagos flight

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…Smuggled alcohol onboard flight Three passengers who engaged in unruly behavior on Air Peace’s flight from London were on Wednesday arrested by security operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Their disruptive actions were said to have threatened the safety of the flight, passengers and crew. Aside from that, the individuals openly consumed a bottle of rum they had brought onboard, an act described as serious airport security breach. The airline said security…

Minister, UAE sign amended air pact, Air Peace inks interline deal with Emirates

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Expand travel choices to 13 cities in Nigeria The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has signed the amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The landmark agreement was executed during the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025, in a high-level meeting with H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE’s Minister of Economy, solidifying mutual aviation ties between both nations….

Ethiopian Airlines, Air Maroc, Air Peace, Aero, Arik face NCAA’s sanctions

Posted on December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines (two international and three domestic operators). They are to be sanctioned for various violations of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations including nonpayment of refunds within the stipulated time frame, non-responsiveness to the NCAA’s directives, missing luggage, manhandled luggage, short-landed baggage, delayed and cancelled flights, amongst others. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu disclosed on Tuesday….

How Air Peace instigates airlines to hike fares, Commission cautions carrier against obstructing inquiry

Posted on December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Onyema engaging in ostentation self-adulation-FCCPC The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it noted with consternation, the latest outburst by Air Peace in what seems a series of ploys calculated to both obfuscate the issues and distract the Commission from the ongoing inquiry into alleged exploitative ticket pricing among other potential violations of consumers’ rights. The commission disclosed that the inquiry into Air Peace’s pricing practices stems from allegations of unjustified fare…

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