Amanze Chinonye
Air Peace has suspended scheduled flight departures from Lagos and Abuja after organised labour unions barricaded access to terminals used by the airline, Prime Business Africa reports.
The airline said the disruption followed picketing and ongoing industrial action by members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
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According to a statement issued by Air Peace management, the entrances to Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, including the Alpha and Zulu terminals, and Terminal 2 in Lagos were barricaded.
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport terminal in Abuja was also affected.
Air Peace said the blockade had restricted access to the terminals and prevented the departure of scheduled flights from Lagos and Abuja, leaving passengers travelling across its network significantly affected.
The airline apologised to passengers who were affected or stranded, saying the disruption resulted from circumstances beyond its control.
“Passengers scheduled to travel later today are being contacted and provided with relevant updates as the situation evolves,” the airline said.
The carrier said it was closely monitoring developments and would issue further updates as the situation changes.
The disruption threatens to affect flight schedules and passenger movements across Air Peace’s network, particularly from Lagos and Abuja, which serve as major hubs for domestic air travel in Nigeria.
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