3 d. ago NCAA orders Ibom Air to compensate passengers after flight cancellation over a technical fault

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed Ibom Air to compensate passengers affected by the cancellation of a scheduled read more NCAA orders Ibom Air to compensate passengers after flight cancellation over a technical fault

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6 d. ago FAAN to probe removal of ‘unruly passenger’ from Enugu Air flight

By Seyi Babalola The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced an investigation into the incident involving a passenger and Enugu Air. On Monday, a video circulating on X showed security personnel forcefully removing a man from an Enugu Air flight after he allegedly refused to turn off his phone. Obiageli Orah, head of […] The post FAAN to probe removal of ‘unruly passenger’ from Enugu Air flight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago FAAN Probes Passenger’s Forceful Removal From Enugu Air Flight

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has launched an investigation into an incident involving a passenger and Enugu Air. A video circulating on social media since Monday showed security operatives forcibly removing a passenger from an Enugu Air flight after he allegedly refused to switch off his mobile phone. Speaking with reporters […]

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1 week ago Gov Eno Pledges More Funding As Ibom Air Gets 35 Cadet Pilots

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has received 35 indigenous  Ibom Air cadet pilots and engineers who recently graduated from the Airbus Flight Academy, Toulouse, France and Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy, and pledged more funding to sustain the biggest indigenous firm. Receiving the young cadets accompanied by the Board and Management of Ibom Air, […]

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1 week ago Air Peace, Embraer mull aircraft maintenance facility in Nigeria

…launches direct flight to Brazil Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has made a groundbreaking announcement regarding a partnership with Embraer, read more Air Peace, Embraer mull aircraft maintenance facility in Nigeria

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1 week ago Air Peace Launches Lagos–São Paulo Route Following Tinubu’s Brazil Deal

Nigerian airline Air Peace has inaugurated a direct passenger service between Lagos and São Paulo, marking a significant milestone in enhancing air connectivity between Africa and South America. This follows a recent aviation agreement signed between Nigeria and Brazil aimed at fostering closer economic and cultural ties. The maiden flight carried members of Nigeria’s official […] The post Air Peace Launches Lagos–São Paulo Route Following Tinubu’s Brazil Deal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Air Peace to launch inaugural direct flight from Lagos to Brazil in November – Onyema 

• Says Tinubu’s frequent trips abroad yielding dividends  • Journey of over 24 hours to be reduced to 7 – Minister of information From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasilia- Brazil   Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, is poised to make history by launching its inaugural direct flight from Lagos to São Paulo, Brazil, by the last week […] The post Air Peace to launch inaugural direct flight from Lagos to Brazil in November – Onyema  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fresh Facts Emerge As NCAA Meet Emmanson, Ibom Air Cabin Crew In Lagos

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Thursday, said new information has emerged after interrogating Ms Comfort Emmanson, a passenger of Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, engaged in a fight wit Ibom Air cabin crew members after a heated altercation with the airline’s air hostess. LEADERSHIP reports that on Wednesday, the NCAA team […]

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2 w. ago Airport Saga: Emmanson Absent As NCAA Meets AVSEC, Ibom Air Cabin Crew

The passenger at the centre of the recent Lagos Airport incident involving Ibom Air, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, failed to attend a scheduled meeting with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday. The meeting, which was part of the ongoing investigation into the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the Ibom Air flight from Uyo-Lagos, held […]

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Passengers Must Switch Off Phones During Flights — NCAA 

The directive by the civil aviation regulator follows recent controversial brawl that involved a passenger Comfort Emmanson and an Ibom Air flight attendant. The post JUST IN: Passengers Must Switch Off Phones During Flights — NCAA  appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Air Canada Flight Attendants End Strike After ‘Tentative’ Deal

Roughly 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job after midnight on Saturday, prompting cancellations that have impacted around half a million people. The post Air Canada Flight Attendants End Strike After ‘Tentative’ Deal appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Air Canada Flight Attendants Vow To Continue Strike, Hold Talks

Last Thursday, Air Canada detailed the terms offered to cabin crew, indicating a senior flight attendant would, on average, make CAN$87,000 ($65,000) by 2027. The post Air Canada Flight Attendants Vow To Continue Strike, Hold Talks appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson Apologises Over Airport Saga, Demands Justice

Comfort Emmanson, the passenger at the centre of the high-profile altercation with Ibom Air crew, has publicly apologised while also demanding accountability and respect for passenger dignity in Nigerian aviation. In a statement, Emmanson acknowledged that she could have handled herself better during the August 10 incident aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to […]

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3 w. ago Air Canada Strike: Flight Attendants Shut Down Flights, Disrupt Travel For Thousands Of Passengers

  Air Canada’s operations were brought to a standstill early Saturday as flight attendants commenced a strike, resulting in widespread disruption for the airline’s estimated 130,000 daily passengers. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants, confirmed the action in a statement, declaring, “We are now officially on strike,” according to ITV. […] The post Air Canada Strike: Flight Attendants Shut Down Flights, Disrupt Travel For Thousands Of Passengers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Eyewitness Narrates What Transpired Between Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson, Cabin Crew

David Ogede, a lawyer and passenger on the Ibom Air Uyo-Lagos flight involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson, has given a detailed eyewitness account of the events that led to the violent conduct of Emmanson and her forceful ejection by the flight crew and other aviation workers. Speaking on Channels TV’s breakfast show – Morning Brief – […]

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3 w. ago Ibom Air Hostess Threatened To Deal With Comfort Emmanson During Flight — Eyewitness

The eyewitness said he sat directly beside Comfort Emmanson on the Uyo-Lagos flight and saw “everything that transpired” on the aircraft. The post Ibom Air Hostess Threatened To Deal With Comfort Emmanson During Flight — Eyewitness appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago NCAA to meet with Ibom Air, witnesses over flight disruption incident

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it will meet with Ibom Air and eyewitnesses to review the circumstances surrounding read more NCAA to meet with Ibom Air, witnesses over flight disruption incident

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3 w. ago “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation

Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has urged young women to always wear underwear when in public spaces. Her guidance follows a recent viral incident involving a female passenger on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. On August 10, videos went viral online showing passenger Comfort Emmanson engaged in a heated confrontation with flight attendants, […] The post “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmason of charges bordering on unruly behaviour and assaulting the flight crew read more Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

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3 w. ago Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges

Comfort Emmanson, a passenger charged with unruly conduct and assault on an Ibom Air flight, was discharged on Wednesday by an Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State. Following the police’s withdrawal of the five charges against her, Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmason. Earlier, Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […] The post Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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