Afriqiyah Airways has successfully resolved an issue that led to the temporary detainment of one of its aircraft, an Airbus A330, at Niamey Airport in Niger. The detention was due to unresolved debts, according to Moaz Mustafa, the Director of Cooperation and International Relations at Afriqiyah Airways.
In a press statement, Mustafa reported that the company swiftly engaged with its delegate and local offices in the city as well as with airport management to address the issue immediately. However, the resolution was slightly delayed due to administrative paperwork, compounded by the fact that Saturday was a public holiday coinciding with Eid al-Fitr.
Mustafa further explained that the aircraft crew, including the captain, were forced to take a break and go off-duty as they had exceeded their legally permitted working hours, known in aviation as “Limitation.”
Concluding his statement, Mustafa assured that the aircraft is now en route to Tripoli and will subsequently head to Cairo and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The aircraft’s return journey is part of a scheduled operation to bring Libyan pilgrims back home.
Notably, an Airbus 330 aircraft belonging to Afriqiyah Airways has been officially detained at Niamey Airport in the Republic of Niger, according to exclusive reports from Sada Al-Eqtisadiya newspaper. The source revealed that the primary reason for the detention stems from the airline’s failure to comply with the security arrangements for flights that had been prepaid by a tourism company.
The airline, renowned for its regional and international routes, faces scrutiny over its contractual obligations, sparking concerns about the potential repercussions on its operations and customer trust. The tourism company, which had previously arranged and paid for several flights, has not yet responded to requests for comment.
This incident highlights the importance of adherence to contractual agreements in the aviation industry, particularly concerning security measures and pre-paid services. Industry experts suggest that such detentions could lead to stricter regulatory oversight on airlines to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
As the situation unfolds, stakeholders are closely monitoring the response of Afriqiyah Airways and the actions of aviation authorities in Niger. The outcome of this event could set a precedent for how payment disputes and contract compliance are handled in the industry moving forward.
