Air Peace has announced that some of its flights were delayed following heavy rainfall in Lagos State on Tuesday morning.

In a statement signed by the airline’s spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, and issued via its X handle, the company explained that the weather conditions had affected its operations.

“Dear Esteemed Customer, Due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating networks will be delayed,” the statement read.

The airline appealed for passengers’ understanding, stressing that safety remained paramount.

“While weather is beyond our control and safety remains our utmost priority, we appeal for your understanding as we manage the disruptions as best as we can and get you to your destinations safely.”

Air Peace further reassured customers of its commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

“At Air Peace, safety is not just a priority but a core commitment. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards for our passengers and crew.

“Thank you for your continued trust and support,” the statement said.

PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority had said it would begin publicly naming and shaming airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly in cases of flight cancellations and delays.

In a strongly worded warning posted on his X handle on Monday, the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, emphasised that passengers who are left stranded between the hours of 10:00pm and 4:00am due to cancelled or delayed flights are entitled to hotel accommodation at the airline’s expense.

Achimugu, stated that the authority would no longer tolerate situations where airline staff intentionally disappear, leaving NCAA officials to handle frustrated passengers.

According to Achimugu, the Nigerian government has instructed the NCAA to publicly name and shame airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations.

“If an airline has kept passengers at the terminal up to 00 hours before cancelling a flight, they owe their passengers hotel accommodation,” he said.

Achimugu emphasised that the NCAA would apply the fullest measures possible for sanctionable infractions and warned airlines that they must comply with regulations to avoid penalties.

The situation where airline staff intentionally disappear, leaving NCAA Consumer Protection Officers to handle justifiably irate and frustrated passengers will no longer be tolerated,” he added. (The PUNCH)