Nigeria: United Nigeria Grounds Aircraft After Bird Strike, Flights Disrupted

11 December 2025
Vanguard (Lagos)
By Dickson Omobola

United Nigeria Airlines has suffered a bird strike on one of its operating aircraft, leading to changes in its flights schedule.

The airline, in a statement, said the affected aircraft has been withdrawn from service for comprehensive inspection.

The statement reads: "United Nigeria Airlines wishes to inform our valued passengers and the travelling public that, due to a bird strike on one of our operating aircraft, some flights across our network will not operate as scheduled.

"As a result, and in strict adherence to our safety standards, the affected aircraft has been withdrawn from service for comprehensive inspection before returning it to service.

"United Nigeria Airlines remains committed to upholding the highest safety standards.

"We sincerely apologise for the inconveniences this unforeseen development may cause to your travel plans and kindly appeal for the understanding and patience of our valued passengers. Our team is working diligently to minimize disruptions and to support all affected travelers with timely updates and rebooking assistance."

Read the original article on Vanguard.

Tagged:
Copyright © 2025 Vanguard. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, click here.

AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.