Air Peace has announced that several of its flights were delayed on Tuesday morning due to heavy rainfall in Lagos, which disrupted operations across its network.
In a statement signed by the airline’s spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, and shared via its official X handle, the airline appealed for understanding from passengers, emphasising that safety remains its highest priority.
“Due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating networks will be delayed. While weather is beyond our control and safety remains our utmost priority, we appeal for your understanding as we manage the disruptions as best as we can and get you to your destinations safely,” the statement read.
Air Peace further reassured passengers of its ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards, adding: “Safety is not just a priority but a core commitment.”
This disruption comes amid growing scrutiny from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), which has vowed to enforce stricter penalties against airlines that fail to comply with passenger protection regulations.
In a recent statement, NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, reiterated that airlines are obligated to provide hotel accommodation for passengers stranded between 10:00pm and 4:00am due to flight cancellations or extended delays.
He condemned incidents where airline staff disappear, leaving NCAA officials to manage angry and stranded passengers.
“We must not always choose the easy way out. Don’t you want to be called world class?” he said. “For sanctionable infractions, the Authority will apply the fullest measures possible. You cannot expose NCAA officials to avoidable risk when all they do is support your business and protect your rights.”
The NCAA has been directed by the Nigerian government to publicly name and shame non-compliant airlines going forward.
