The Digest:
Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele has called out Air Peace after passengers, including elderly travellers, were stranded at London's Gatwick Airport for nearly 10 hours without luggage, hotel accommodation, or clear communication. Akindele said passengers had been waiting since 6:30 am after being told a bird strike caused the delay. "Air Peace, this is unacceptable," she wrote on X. The airline attributed the disruption to factors beyond its control.
Key Points:
- Elderly passengers were struggling, and families were worn out.
- Akindele demanded luggage release and hotel accommodation.
- Air Peace expressed empathy, citing safety as a priority.
- No confirmation that luggage was released or hotel provided.
- The delay lasted from 6:30 am to nearly 4 pm.
Passengers remained stranded with no resolution as of filing.
Sources: X
