Air Peace has announced unexpected disruptions to its flight operations following multiple bird strikes that affected three of its aircraft within 24 hours.
According to a statement from the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, the first incident occurred on Thursday and resulted in an air return. Two additional aircraft suffered bird strikes on Friday, leading to their grounding for safety inspections and maintenance.
“Air Peace regrets to inform the flying public of an unexpected disruption to our flight operations caused by multiple bird strike incidents affecting three of our aircraft within the last 24 hours,” the statement read.
The airline expressed regret over the disruption and apologized to customers whose travel plans may be affected.
“We sincerely apologize to our esteemed customers for the inconvenience these disruptions may cause to their travel plans. While we work to resolve the situation as swiftly as possible, we kindly seek your patience and understanding,” the statement added.
Air Peace assured passengers that safety remains its top priority.
“Please rest assured that every decision we make is with your safety in mind. We appreciate your trust in Air Peace and thank you for standing with us,” the statement said.
The airline encouraged passengers to check for updates via its website, social media channels, or by contacting its customer service at callcenter@flyairpeace.com.
