Air Peace apologises for flight delays, cites weather, bird strikes, technical issues

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LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — Air Peace has apologised to passengers over recent flight disruptions and delays, attributing the operational challenges to factors including a false fire alarm, adverse weather conditions, bird strikes, technical issues and delays in the availability of aviation fuel.

In a statement signed by the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Oluwatoyin Olajide, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Air Peace said it was taking immediate steps to stabilise its operations and strengthen contingency measures.

The airline also said it was working to improve communication and responsiveness whenever unforeseen operational challenges occurred.

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Air Peace stressed that safety remained its priority, assuring passengers that aircraft would only be released for service after all required safety procedures had been satisfactorily completed.

“Safety will never be compromised for scheduling,” the airline said.

The airline acknowledged that the disruptions had inconvenienced passengers, with some travellers kept waiting or having their journeys disrupted.

“To every passenger inconvenienced, kept waiting, or disrupted in their journey, we sincerely apologise,” Olajide said.

He added that Air Peace appreciated the patience, understanding and continued confidence of its passengers.

The airline reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe, dependable and seamless air travel while improving the quality and reliability of its services.