Air Peace Denies Allegations of "Dumping" Passengers in Barbados, Cites Compliance with Regulations - By Daisy BARRO

Air Peace Limited has strongly refuted allegations that it sold tickets to Jamaica and subsequently "dumped" passengers in Barbados, describing the claims as misleading and inaccurate. The airline asserts that all tickets were sold in accordance with international airline sales practices and applicable aviation regulations, with no evidence of deceptive sales or intentional misleading of passengers.

According to a statement by Air Peace, during pre-departure checks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, it was discovered that some passengers lacked required transit visas for travel via Antigua to destinations including Jamaica as well as Trinidad and Tobago. The airline says it offered affected passengers a full refund, with some opting for rerouting through Barbados, where Nigerian passport holders do not require transit visas. A total of 42 passengers were rerouted through Barbados at their request.

Due to operational delays, passengers arrived late in Barbados, missing onward connections, and were stranded after the airline with whom they had booked onward tickets refused to accommodate them. Barbados immigration authorities exercised their sovereign mandate, assessing each passenger individually, resulting in 67 passengers being granted entry and 25 denied entry due to concerns over return dates and lack of confirmed hotel accommodations.

Air Peace maintains it acted responsibly, offering refunds, facilitating voluntary rerouting, providing assistance, and ensuring safe return of affected passengers. The airline emphasizes commitment to professionalism, regulatory compliance, and customer care.

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