In a move that could have significant repercussions for Nigeria’s aviation industry, Air Peace, one of the country’s leading carriers, faces a compensation order from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following a communication failure on a Lagos-Enugu flight. According to reports from Premium Times Nigeria, passengers were left stranded due to the airline’s failure to notify them of the rescheduled flight.
The NCAA has confirmed the communication lapse and ordered Air Peace to compensate affected travellers. This decision comes after the regulator’s preliminary investigation found that passengers were sent an incorrect notification despite the flight having been rescheduled, as detailed in a separate Premium Times Nigeria report.
This is not the first time Air Peace has faced scrutiny from the NCAA. In 2025, the carrier was issued a warning over safety concerns after a series of incidents, including a plane skidding off the runway and another aborted takeoff due to brake failure.
For passengers who were affected by this latest disruption, it is crucial to understand their rights. The NCAA has stated that under its regulations, airlines are required to provide passengers with advance notice of any changes to their flight schedules. Any failure to do so can result in significant penalties, including compensation for the inconvenience caused.
Air Peace has not yet responded publicly to the NCAA’s order. However, the airline will likely face increased pressure to address this issue and ensure that such a communication lapse does not occur again in the future.
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