Air Peace Apologises To Stranded Passengers As Aviation Unions Disrupt Flights

Air Peace has announced disruptions to its flight operations after aviation workers began industrial action at airports in Lagos and Abuja.

In a statement issued by the airline’s management, Air Peace said members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) had picketed its operations as part of the ongoing protest.

The airline said the workers blocked access to its departure terminals at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, including the Alpha and Zulu Terminals and Terminal 2.

It noted the entrance to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport terminal in Abuja was also affected.

Air Peace said the blockade made it difficult for passengers and staff to access the terminals and stopped scheduled flights from leaving Lagos and Abuja.

The airline said the action had disrupted travel plans for a large number of passengers flying across its network.

Air Peace apologised to passengers whose journeys had been affected, saying the disruption was caused by circumstances outside the airline’s control.

The statement said: “The ongoing industrial action has resulted in the barricading of the entrances to our departure terminals at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (Alpha and Zulu Terminals) and Terminal 2 in Lagos, as well as the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Terminal in Abuja.

“The blockade has restricted access to these terminals, preventing the departure of scheduled flights from Lagos and Abuja.

“Consequently, passengers scheduled to travel across our network have been significantly affected by the disruption to flight operations.

“Air Peace sincerely apologises to all affected and stranded passengers for the disruption and inconvenience caused by circumstances beyond the airline’s control.

“Passengers scheduled to travel later today are being contacted and provided with relevant updates as the situation evolves.”

“Air Peace continues to closely monitor developments and will provide further updates as necessary,” it said.

The airline appealed to passengers for patience and understanding while efforts continued to manage the effects of the industrial action.

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