Bird strike, weather disrupt Air Peace flights

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Air Peace on Wednesday said adverse weather conditions and a bird strike disrupted some of its scheduled flights on major domestic routes, including Lagos–Port Harcourt and Abuja–Owerri.

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The airline disclosed this in a press release, stating that poor visibility caused by unfavourable weather conditions affected flight operations on the routes, resulting in unavoidable delays.

According to the airline, the Abuja–Owerri service was separately affected by a bird strike upon arrival in Owerri, prompting precautionary aircraft inspections.

“In all cases, our operations and maintenance teams acted promptly and in full compliance with regulatory safety standards to ensure the safety of our passengers and crew and a responsible return to normal operations,” the airline said.

The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers and assured customers that safety remained its top priority.

“We sincerely empathise with our guests for any inconvenience caused and appreciate their patience and understanding,” it noted.

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It advised passengers requiring assistance or further information on their travel plans to contact its call centre or customer service channels.

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Air Peace is one of Nigeria’s largest domestic carriers, operating multiple daily flights across major cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Uyo and Enugu.

The airline reiterated its commitment to maintaining safety standards and providing reliable air transport services across its network.