Air Peace said it actually operated 2,564 flights during the month rather than the 1,864 listed by the regulator, and argued that only 391 of its delays were caused by internal factors. The airline blamed most disruptions on issues including congestion, weather, bird strikes, union action, airport facilities and ground-handling incidents.
United Nigeria Airlines also argued that industry-wide delays should be separated into controllable and uncontrollable causes before airlines are judged solely on headline disruption percentages. The dispute has renewed debate over how flight-delay statistics should be compiled and presented to passengers.
Your reaction
Story guide
Understand this story
Summary
Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines have challenged NCAA figures on August flight disruptions, arguing that the data failed to distinguish airline-controlled delays from wider operational problems. Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines have disputed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s August flight disruption figures, saying the report does not fully reflect the realities of their operations. NCAA data...
Key takeaways
- Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines have challenged NCAA figures on August flight disruptions, arguing that the data failed to distinguish airline-controlled delays from wider operational problems.
- Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines have disputed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s August flight disruption figures, saying the report does not fully reflect the realities of their operations.
- NCAA data showed 4,801 disruptions out of 7,961 domestic flights, with Air Peace recording 1,337 delayed or cancelled flights and United Nigeria Airlines 951.Air Peace said it actually operated 2,564 flights during the month rather than the 1,864 listed by the regulator, and argued that only 391 of its delays were caused by internal factors.
Article FAQ
What is this story about?
Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines have challenged NCAA figures on August flight disruptions, arguing that the data failed to distinguish airline-controlled delays from wider operational problems. Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines have disputed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s August flight disruption figures, saying the report does not fully reflect the realities of their operations. NCAA data...
Who published this story?
Glow 99.1 FM published this story with OYEBODE OLUWAFEMI EMMANUEL listed as author.
When was it published?
September 17, 2026
