Air Peace Abuja-bound flight turns back mid-air over ‘technical snag’

Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, says its flight heading to Abuja from Benin could not continue the trip due to a technical snag the aircraft encountered shortly after takeoff.

In a notice on Monday, Ejike Nduilo, head of corporate communications, said the 12:50pm flight returned to Benin due to necessary safety measures.

He said passengers disembarked normally after the aircraft landed in Benin.

The airline spokesperson also said an alternative aircraft was made available to avoid disruptions.

 “Our maintenance team are currently troubleshooting the cause of the snag,” Nduilo said.

“We are deploying replacement aircraft to Benin for us to minimise the disruptions and ensure passengers continue their journeys as soon as possible.

“We appeal for understanding of the passengers affected and others whose flights will be delayed as a result of this unforeseen development.”

Air Peace said it remained committed to upholding safety standards.

On May 30, Air Peace discontinued one of its foreign trips due to a low-pressure tyre.

The aircraft which was in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, disrupted flights bound for Gambia and Senegal.

On April 25, Air Peace said its Port Harcourt-Lagos flight landed at the destination airport earlier than scheduled, following a presumed fire incident on the aircraft.