Nigeria NewsUK Replies Tinubu Govt, Reveals Why Air Peace Was Denied Heathrow Airport Slots

The United Kingdom Government has explained why Nigerian flag carrier Air Peace was denied access to Heathrow Airport.
The UK government gave the explanation in a letter by its Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, addressed to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

Recall that Keyamo wrote a diplomatic letter to the UK aviation authorities requesting landing slots for Air Peace at Heathrow, the preferred airport for many international airlines operating in the UK.

Responding, Haigh stated that Air Peace submitted its requests for slots too late for both the Summer 2024 and Winter 2024/2025 seasons.

He explained that Air Peace’s request was received after the Airports Coordination Limited (ACL) had already completed the slot coordination process for the summer season.

The letter reads in part: “We encourage Air Peace to continue to liaise with Airports Coordination Limited, ACL, on the process for acquiring ad-hoc and historic slots at the UK’s coordinated airports. ACL reports that Air Peace sent late requests for slots for the Summer 2024 season and the Winter 2024/2025 season; their requests were received after the slot coordination process had concluded for each season. Carriers can ensure they are in the best position to receive any available slots by following the correct processes.