By Sade Williams
United Nigeria Airlines has said its flight operations continue despite ongoing industrial action by workers of Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMeT) , assuring passengers of safety.
The airline said in a statement by Chibuike Uloko, its Public Relations Officer that it is deploying alternative and internationally recognised weather data sources adding that its planning and dispatch teams are fully equipped and working round-the-clock to ensure that all safety protocols are strictly observed.
“United Nigeria Airlines wishes to reassure our valued passengers and the general flying public that our flight operations remain safe, reliable, and fully compliant with regulatory standards, despite the ongoing industrial action by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
“These include the deployment of internationally recognised weather data sources, such as real-time satellite monitoring, global aviation meteorology systems, pilot weather reports, and robust coordination with air traffic control services.
“Our flight planning and dispatch teams are fully equipped and working round-the-clock to ensure that all safety protocols are strictly observed, and passenger comfort remains uninterrupted,” the airline said.
The airline called for a swift and constructive resolution to the ongoing strike, to minimize potential disruptions to flight operations nationwide.
“At United Nigeria Airlines, the safety, comfort, and confidence of our passengers remain our top priority. We appreciate your continued trust in our services,” it added.
