By Gabriel Ameh
Air Peace has explained the recent disruption to some of its flights at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, blaming the initial delays on the unavailability of Jet A1 aviation fuel and a later flight cancellation on prevailing weather conditions.
The airline disclosed this in a statement issued after videos and reports showing passengers expressing concerns over the disruptions circulated on social media.
According to Air Peace, the initial delays affected its Abuja operations after Jet A1 aviation fuel became unavailable at the airport, adding that other airlines operating from the facility were also affected.
The airline said operations resumed after the aviation fuel became available.
However, Air Peace explained that its Abuja-Maiduguri flight could not subsequently operate as planned despite an extension initially granted for the service.
It said the prevailing Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions meant the extension could no longer be sustained by the time the aircraft was ready for boarding.
According to the airline, the flight could not operate beyond sunset under the prevailing conditions.
“Throughout the disruption, passengers were duly informed of the delays and provided with refreshments,” Air Peace said.
Following the cancellation of the Abuja-Maiduguri service, the airline said affected passengers were provided with hotel accommodation while arrangements were made for the flight to operate the following day.
Air Peace apologised to passengers affected by the disruptions and thanked them for their patience and understanding.
“We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our esteemed passengers,” the airline said, stressing that the safety and wellbeing of its passengers remained a priority.
The airline added that safety considerations would continue to guide its operations.
Credit: Air Peace
