May 08, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s foremost airline, Air Peace, has reaffirmed its commitment to passenger safety and global aviation best practices, following the temporary disruption of its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick flight after a routine technical inspection detected a minor aircraft fault.
In a statement issued by the airline’s management, Air Peace disclosed that the issue was identified after passenger boarding had been completed for the international service.
According to the airline, the aircraft was immediately withdrawn from operation, in line with standard safety procedures, while all passengers disembarked safely.
“Following the completion of passenger boarding, a routine post-boarding technical check identified a minor aircraft fault that required immediate attention. In line with our uncompromising commitment to safety and global aviation standards, the aircraft was promptly withdrawn from service and passengers safely disembarked”, the statement read.
The airline stressed that the safety and well-being of passengers and crew members remain its highest priority, noting that operational schedules would never take precedence over safety considerations.
“At Air Peace, the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew will always take precedence over operational schedules. While we understand the inconvenience this situation may have caused, taking swift preventive action was the responsible and necessary decision”, the management stated.
To cushion the effect of the disruption, the airline said all affected passengers were promptly informed and provided with support services, including hotel accommodation and other assistance to ensure their comfort.
“All affected passengers were immediately informed and provided with support, including hotel accommodation and other necessary assistance to ensure their comfort. To minimise further disruption, a replacement aircraft from London will be dispatched, and passengers are scheduled to depart this morning”, the statement added.
Air Peace further expressed appreciation to passengers for their understanding and cooperation during the incident, assuring the travelling public of its unwavering commitment to reliable and safe flight operations.
“We deeply appreciate the patience, understanding, and cooperation shown by our passengers during this period. Their trust remains incredibly important to us”, the airline said.
Air Peace added that it remains “fully committed to delivering safe, reliable service at all times”.
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