Senator Adams Oshiomhole, head of the Senate Committee on Interior, spoke out on Wednesday to deny accusations that he disrupted Air Peace’s operations, clarifying that he had instead taken a stand against preferential treatment and prevalent extortion within the airline industry.
Air Peace previously claimed that Oshiomhole’s late arrival for Flight P47120, set for 6:30 a.m., resulted in operational disruption. However, Oshiomhole countered this narrative, arguing that his adverse experiences with the airline highlighted a broader issue of neglect towards passengers’ rights.
He presented documentation affirming his timely arrival at the airport for a 6:50 p.m. flight, only to be denied boarding despite adhering to the required check-in policy. “I got to the airport early, yet they refused to issue my boarding pass while other latecomers boarded,” he lamented.
His efforts to fly the following morning were similarly thwarted by a sudden change in the airline’s check-in policy, leading to further frustrations. “How can you close boarding five minutes before a flight?” he questioned, emphasizing the unfair treatment of passengers.
Moreover, Oshiomhole cited examples of passengers being sold tickets at exorbitant rates, accusing the airline of exploiting the situation. “This is not about enforcing policy; it’s outright extortion,” he argued, condemning the disparity in treatment between influential individuals and everyday passengers.
