Flight disruptions: Nigerian Govt summons Air Peace

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has summoned Air Peace Limited over recurring flight delays and cancellations that have continued to inconvenience the travelling public.

The NCAA, in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, on Friday, expressed concern about the operational challenges faced by the airline, stressing the need for immediate corrective action.

This is coming after a meeting held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, where the Director General of Civil Aviation, DGCA, Captain Chris Najomo, engaged with senior management staff of Air Peace.

Captain Najomo, during the meeting, advised the airline to trim its operations to the size of available aircraft currently in its fleet to reduce service disruptions and improve passenger confidence.

“The NCAA has received several complaints of chronic flight cancellations and delays, and this must be addressed without delay.

“NCAA will continue to support the airlines, the operators must comply with the regulations and global best practices,” the DGCA said.

He, therefore, warned that the authority is intensifying surveillance across all Nigerian airlines to ensure strict adherence to flight schedules and operational standards.

Achimugu said the representatives of Air Peace acknowledged facing operational challenges, which they described as not uncommon in the aviation industry.

The airline, however, assured the authority that it is working round the clock to resolve the issues and enhance service delivery.

Captain Najomo restated the NCAA’s zero-tolerance stance on operational inefficiencies and stressed that airlines failing to meet regulatory expectations will face necessary sanctions.