Enugu Air reschedules Abuja flights following airport union blockade

Enugu Air has announced that some of its flights will be rescheduled following an ongoing industrial action at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The airline stated that operations at the airport have been temporarily suspended after union workers blocked staff from entering the terminal.

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Please be informed that due to an ongoing industrial action at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where union workers are denying staff access into the airport terminal, operations at the airport have been temporarily suspended.

This development is expected to impact Enugu Air's flight schedule as the airline adjusts its network. The company issued a public notice advising passengers to check their emails, SMS, and official social media platforms for updates on their flight status before heading to the airport. They also provided contact information for customer service assistance with rebooking and inquiries.

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Consequently, some of Enugu Air flights may experience rescheduling until further notice, as we work to adjust our network.

The disruption is part of a larger industrial dispute between aviation unions and airline operators across Nigeria. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has acknowledged the impact of the strike on passengers and other stakeholders. NCAA Director-General Chris Najomo appealed to the unions to suspend their industrial action, emphasizing that a resolution could be pursued once the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, returns.

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aware of the ongoing industrial action by aviation unions and its impact on passengers and other stakeholders.

The NCAA noted that a meeting convened by the minister to address the grievances could not proceed because airline operators failed to attend. The regulator urged the unions to exercise restraint, suggesting that the issues could have been discussed at the planned meeting. The industrial action has also affected other airlines, including Air Peace, which experienced a shutdown of operations due to similar union demands.

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sheathe their swords and exercise restraint