The airline disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the Air Peace the decision was in the interest of passenger safety, as NiMet’s weather updates, particularly the current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather, CNH, reports, are essential for safe flight landings during the rainy season.
“We regret to inform you that due to the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Air Peace is suspending all flight operations nationwide with immediate effect,” the statement read.
“This decision is necessary because NiMet is the agency responsible for issuing CNH (Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather) reports, which are critical for safe landings, especially during this season of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Without these reports from the control tower, flight safety cannot be guaranteed.
“As a safety-first airline, we have chosen to act responsibly by suspending operations until NiMet resumes full service.
“We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise. Passengers will be contacted with updates and options for rescheduling.”
NiMet’s workers declared a strike on Wednesday to press for overdue remuneration issues.
