Air Peace scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick flight was today disrupted after a routine technical inspection detected a fault on the aircraft shortly before departure.
The airline disclosed this in a statement issued by its management, explaining that the issue was discovered after passengers had completed boarding procedures for the international service.
According to the airline, the fault was identified during a standard post-boarding technical check carried out as part of mandatory operational and safety procedures.
Following the discovery, the aircraft was immediately withdrawn from service to allow engineers address the issue and to ensure full compliance with global aviation safety standards.
Passengers onboard were safely disembarked without incident, while the airline initiated contingency arrangements to reduce the impact of the disruption.
Air Peace stressed that the decision to suspend the flight was taken in the best interest of passengers and crew, reiterating that safety remains the airline’s highest operational priority.
The carrier acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the unexpected delay but maintained that swift preventive action was necessary and responsible under the circumstances.
In an effort to support affected travellers, the airline said passengers were promptly informed about the situation and provided with hotel accommodation as well as other welfare assistance pending the rescheduled departure.
The airline further announced that a replacement aircraft would be dispatched from London to operate the service. Passengers were subsequently scheduled to depart later in the morning.
Air Peace expressed gratitude to passengers for their patience, understanding and cooperation during the disruption, noting that their confidence and loyalty remain highly valued by the airline.
The airline reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe, reliable and efficient air transport services, adding that it would continue to prioritise strict adherence to international aviation safety standards across all its operations.
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