Air Peace Denied Landing Rights By UK For Evacuation Of Nigerians

As part of the ongoing evacuation process of Nigerians in foreign lands, Nigerians stranded in the UK who were to be evacuated by Air Peace on 13 July 2020, were delayed due to the government of the UK denying Air Peace landing rights.

In a statement issued by the Nigerian High Commission situated in London, evacuees will be lifted out of the UK on July 14, 2020.

The flight that was initially intended to depart from the London Heathrow Airport to Abuja and Lagos will now depart from the Gatwick Airport via Air Partner.

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The statement says, “This is to inform all prospective evacuees that have been issued tickets for the Air Peace flights departing on July 13, 2020, from London Heathrow to Abuja and Lagos, that due to landing clearance issues, the flights have been rescheduled to depart on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 10:00 am from Gatwick Airport.

“Furthermore, Air Peace Airlines has contracted Air Partner to operate the flight on its behalf and any other information will be communicated directly to the passengers.

“In light of the foregoing, the mission wishes to extend its appreciation to the chairman and management of Air Peace Limited for ensuring that our stranded nationals in the United Kingdom return home safely.”

More and more Nigerians are being evacuated from overseas after the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic caused them to be stranded, as countries had their airports shut down.