Air Peace says its Lagos-London Gatwick service experienced an operational disruption on Wednesday, following “enroute access issues” involving the airspace authorities of an African country.
In a statement on Thursday, the airline said the situation led to immediate operational clarifications with the relevant authorities, prompting the aircraft to return safely to Lagos in line with international aviation procedures.
“Consequently, the London Gatwick service was rescheduled while the matter was being resolved,” Air Peace said.
“Affected passengers were promptly informed of the situation, while care arrangements, including communication updates, support services, and necessary assistance, were provided for their convenience.”
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The airline apologised to the affected passengers for the inconvenience “caused by the unforeseen disruption which was beyond our control”.
Air Peace reiterated its commitment to maintaining operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and the highest standards of passenger service across its network.
On May 1, Air Peace said its Gatwick-Lagos flight was disrupted over a bird strike.
The airline described the incident as a “’force majeure’ event in aviation, necessitating the immediate grounding of the aircraft for comprehensive safety inspections in line with global aviation standards”.
