Air Peace Addresses NCAA on London-Abuja Flight Incident

Air Peace, Nigeria's largest carrier, responded to a summons from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regarding complaints of stranded passengers on its London-Abuja service. The incident occurred on March 13, 2026, when the aircraft made an emergency return to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after the crew detected a crack in the aircraft's windshield, suspected to be caused by a bird strike.

Air Peace emphasized that no passengers were abandoned or left stranded during this situation. The airline followed established safety protocols and provided immediate care for passengers, offering alternative travel arrangements to ensure their journey to the United Kingdom continued.

Passengers were given options to fly from Lagos to Gatwick or provided hotel accommodations as needed. Air Peace reaffirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance and maintaining a strong cooperative relationship with the NCAA, while also addressing unfounded claims circulating on social media.