Air Peace COO: Unions Responsible for Passengers’ Claims over Disrupted Flights
• Airline recorded N2bn Loss Chinedu Eze The Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace, Mrs. Toyin Olajide, has said the labour unions which singled out the airline for picketing on
Mrs. Toyin Olajide, the Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace, has accused labor unions of being responsible for compensating passengers and potential lawsuits following the airline's disrupted flights. The unions, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), held picketing protests against Air Peace on Tuesday, causing N2 billion in losses for the airline.
Olajide explained that this disruption falls under the legal principle of force majeure due to the airline's lack of control over the situation. She stated that passengers seeking legal redress would have to sue the unions, as they would not be compensated by Air Peace. The unions had previously expressed their grievances, including unpaid Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) debts to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and restrictions on workers joining unions.
However, Air Peace pointed out that all domestic airlines face similar debt structures and non-unionized workforces, and thus, the airline was targeted unjustly. Olajide called for a federal investigation using video evidence to prosecute those responsible for the blockade and violation of a court order.
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