Air Peace said on Saturday that Friday’s Abuja–London flight reverted shortly after departure due to a windshield crack suspected to have been triggered by a bird strike.
The airline announced this in a statement issued by its management on Saturday in Lagos.
According to the Air Peace , no passenger was abandoned or left behind while the situation was being handled.
“The air return happened due to a windshield crack suspected to be caused by a bird strike on our Abuja–London Heathrow flight.
“The decision to return to base was strictly in line with established aviation safety protocols,” the airline stated.
The aircraft landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where passengers exited safely as engineers began technical checks.
“In line with global aviation best practices, all affected passengers were properly taken care of,” the airline added.
Air Peace confirmed that passengers were offered options of travelling the same day via its Lagos–Gatwick route or flying the next day from Abuja.
Therefore ,most passengers were flown free of charge to Lagos to connect the Gatwick service, while others chose to depart the following day from Abuja.
The airline said hotel accommodation was provided for passengers who required it.
“We therefore clarify that claims passengers were abandoned or stranded are inaccurate and we wonder where such narratives originated,” the statement read.
Air Peace clarify that claims passengers were abandoned or stranded are inaccurate and we wonder where such narratives originated,” the statement read.
Also, it maintained a strong relationship with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and remains committed to regulatory compliance and passenger protection.
The airline thanked passengers for their patience and understanding during the disruption.
“We decry the deliberate bashing and persistent hounding of Air Peace for unfounded reasons,” it stated.
However ,Air Peace reaffirmed that safety remains the bedrock of its operations and promised to maintain the highest standards across its domestic and international chain.
