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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…

Air Peace Announces London Availability Schedule Until March 2025

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

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace has announced the extension of its schedule availability for the Lagos-London-Lagos route, with flights now bookable until March 2025. The London route, operated by Air Peace’s luxurious Boeing 777, began on March 30, 2024, and has quickly become popular among both business and leisure travellers. Passengers are said to enjoy premium seating, intercontinental meals, generous luggage allowances, and the distinctive “Flygerian” experience. In a statement by the carrier on…

Anthony Kila:Air Peace to London is not just a flight

Posted on March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Dear Readers Welcome to the month March of 2024 Barring any extraordinary circumstances, whatever else happens in March 2024, the month will also be remembered as the month Nigerian-based privately owned airline Air Peace, led by Allen Onyema makes its maiden flight to London, UK. It is not the first time a Nigerian airline will go to London as a commercial flight, we have had some others do the same, Nigeria Airways, Belview, Arik and…

Kenya Airways introduces two daily flights to London, raises frequencies to 14 times weekly

Posted on September 28, 2023September 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways today announced the introduction of two daily flights to London effective October 29th, 2023 from Nairobi. The additional frequencies would offer customers travel options with two flights per day. The airline in a statement on Thursday said customers can now choose between a morning flight via KQ 100 and an evening flight via KQ 102 allowing more travel options, convenience, and flexibility. Kenya Airways has been operating flights to London…