{
  "id": 6394949,
  "title": "Air Peace clarifies flights disruption, apologises to passengers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/air-peace-clarifies-flights-disruption-apologises-to-passengers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T05:17:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/air-peace-clarifies-flights-disruption-apologises-to-passengers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Air Peace has issued an apology to passengers who faced flight delays and cancellations due to a series of disruptions over recent days. The airline's COO, Oluwatoyin Olajide, acknowledged the frustration caused by the issues, which stemmed from a mix of weather conditions, technical faults, a bird strike, a false fire alarm, and fuel delivery delays.\n\nOne aircraft was grounded after a false fire alarm, while another was out of service due to a bird strike. Adverse weather led to diversions, delays, and cancellations, while technical inspections and maintenance further strained the airline's operations.\n\nThe airline emphasized that safety was its top priority and would not be compromised to meet schedules. Safety checks ensure that only fit aircraft return to service. Air Peace is taking immediate steps to enhance its contingency plans and communications to better handle unforeseen challenges in the future. The airline also sympathizes with passengers who endured inconveniences and expressed gratitude for their patience. Despite occasional disruptions, Air Peace remains committed to delivering safe and dependable air travel, striving to earn and maintain the trust of its passengers.",
  "summary": "Air Peace has apologised to passengers affected by a wave of flight delays and cancellations across some of its operations in recent days, attributing the disruptions to a combination of adverse weather, technical issues, a bird strike, an inadvertent false fire alarm and delays in the availability of aviation fuel. The airline, in a statement […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}