Air Peace flights disrupted by union protests in Lagos, Abuja

Air Peace flights were disrupted at major airports in Lagos and Abuja on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after aviation unions picketed the airline's operations over allegations of anti-union practices and the non-remittance of statutory funds. The industrial action, coordinated by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, led to the blockage of terminal entrances, stranding numerous passengers and halting scheduled departures.

The protest was carried out by several unions, including the National Union of Air Transport Employees, the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers. According to the unions, the action followed weeks of attempts to resolve grievances with the airline. They accused Air Peace of preventing workers from freely joining trade unions, alleging that some employees feared discrimination or victimisation for expressing interest in unionisation. The unions also claimed that airlines had collected a five per cent Ticket Sales Charge but failed to remit the funds to aviation agencies, which they said affected the implementation of collective bargaining agreements for workers.