Windshield Crack Triggered Air Return, No Passenger Deserted – Air Peace

Air Peace, weekend, countered claims that passengers on its Abuja–London service have been deserted after an air return on Friday, saying they have been all taken care of.

The airline’s administration, in an announcement, clarified that the air return occurred as a result of a windshield crack suspected to have been brought on by a chicken strike, and that the choice to return to base was in step with established aviation security protocols.

In line with the airline, flight choices and resort lodging have been supplied to those that wanted them.

The assertion reads: “The eye of Air Peace has been drawn to feedback circulating on social media suggesting that passengers on our Abuja–London service have been deserted following an air return on March 13, 2026

“For the avoidance of doubt, no passenger was deserted or left stranded at any level through the dealing with of the state of affairs.

“The air return occurred as a result of a windshield crack suspected to be brought on by a chicken strike on our Abuja–London (Heathrow) flight. The choice to return to base was strictly in step with established aviation security protocols.

“The plane safely returned to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport, the place all passengers disembarked safely whereas our engineering workforce commenced the mandatory technical checks on the plane.

“According to our customary passenger care procedures and international aviation finest practices, all affected passengers have been effectively taken care of. We reiterate that no single passenger was left stranded.

“We instantly supplied passengers with choices of flying out the identical day by means of our Lagos-Gatwick route or flying the next day by means of Abuja to London. Majority of the passengers have been flown to Lagos freed from cost to hitch our Lagos – Gatwick. Some most well-liked to fly the following day by means of Abuja.

“Lodge lodging was supplied to those that wanted it. We due to this fact respectfully make clear that the characterisation of passengers being deserted or stranded is inaccurate and surprise the place this narrative got here from.

“As a accountable airline, Air Peace maintains a robust and cooperative working relationship with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and stays totally dedicated to regulatory compliance, passenger safety, and operational transparency.

“Air Peace deeply appreciates the persistence and understanding proven by our valued passengers and the touring public through the disruption. We decry the deliberate bashing and protracted hounding of Air Peace for unfounded causes.

“Security stays the cornerstone of our operations, and we’ll proceed to uphold the best requirements whereas delivering secure, dependable, and world-class air transport providers throughout our home and worldwide community.”