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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5 d. ago Unruly Air Travellers Risk Denied Boarding, Arrest, NCAA Warns

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that passengers who behave unruly at the nation’s airports would be denied boarding, arrested and prosecuted. Speaking on his official X handle, formerly Twitter, the NCAA director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the NCAA will no longer tolerate unruly behaviour at airports or […]

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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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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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2 w. ago Airport Saga: Gov Eno Sues For Peace, Pledges Support For Ibom Air, Emmanson

In the face of the ongoing feud between passenger Comfort Emmanson and the IbomAir management over alleged security breach and attendant melee at the Lagos Airport, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has sued for peace among the parties, pointing out that the two parties at the centre of the dispute remain citizens of […]

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2 w. ago New Details Emerge as NCAA Probes Ibom Air Passenger Stripping Case

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revealed that its investigation into the incident involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger who was stripped at Lagos airport following a heated altercation with a flight attendant, has uncovered new information. The authority plans to release a preliminary report in the coming days. According to LEADERSHIP, […]

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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 NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation

Tribune Online NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation This comes a few days after Emmanson threatened to drag the federal government, aviation regulators, and other parties involved in the incident to court... NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NCAA Summons Cabin Crew, Emmanson For Investigation Over Ibom Air Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invitated Ms. Comfort Emmanson and the Ibom Air cabin crew members for continued investigation over the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the airline’s Uyo-Lagos flight. LEADERSHIP reports that Ms Emmanson was accused of being unruly on the flight, thereby leading to her being banned for life by the […]

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3 w. ago Unruly conduct: NCAA reads riot act to prospective air travelers

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned air travelers against unruly conduct onboard aircraft, warning that offenders risk heavy fines and jail terms under the new Civil Aviation Act, 2022. Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, NCAA, Michael Achimugu via his verified ‘X’ on Monday reminded passengers that the law […] The post Unruly conduct: NCAA reads riot act to prospective air travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago My ordeal was not political, I’ve been victimised – Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson

The Ibom Air passenger involved in the recent controversy, Comfort Emmanson, has shared her side of the story following her arrest and release. Speaking via a video posted on her Instagram page on Sunday, Emmanson thanked those who stood by her during what she said was a “traumatic” ordeal. She stated that contrary to the […] The post My ordeal was not political, I’ve been victimised – Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Managing passengers’ disturbance: The Air Peace crew example

By Fred Chukwuelobe The nation’s and West Africa’s largest airlines, Air Peace Airlines, can thump its chest and claim the bragging rights for rising to great heights when managing passengers’ unruly behaviours and avoiding physical confrontation between its crew and angry passengers. The airline has faced multiple unruly passengers’ incidents but at no time did […] The post Managing passengers’ disturbance: The Air Peace crew example appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “I Can’t Eat, They Exposed My Child’s Body To The World, Compensation Must Be Paid” — Father Of Viral Ibom Air Passenger Speaks

Godwin Emmanson, father of viral Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson, has demanded compensation following the public humiliation of his daughter during a flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. The incident reportedly began when Comfort allegedly refused to turn off her cellphone before takeoff, a standard aviation safety requirement. Upon arrival in Lagos, […] The post “I Can’t Eat, They Exposed My Child’s Body To The World, Compensation Must Be Paid” — Father Of Viral Ibom Air Passenger Speaks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How weak sanctions on Ibom Air incident fuelled repeat misconduct on Enugu Air

A passenger brazenly defied repeated instructions to switch off his mobile phone during takeoff, echoing the infamous Ibom Air drama.  read more How weak sanctions on Ibom Air incident fuelled repeat misconduct on Enugu Air

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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 Ibom Air Incident: FAAN Denies Initial Involvement In Passenger Confrontation

The Federal Airports Authority Of Nigeria (FAAN) Has Disclaimed Any Involvement In The Initial Handling Of The Incident Which Took place Between A Female Passenger, Comfort Emmanson, And Ibom Air Staff At The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), Lagos, On Sunday. In A Statement Issued On Friday, FAAN Clarified That Its Aviation Security Personnel […] The post Ibom Air Incident: FAAN Denies Initial Involvement In Passenger Confrontation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Unruly Passengers: How To Protect Crew, Flights – Aviation Experts

Recent incidents involving unruly behaviour by passengers at Nigerian airports have highlighted the need for a more professional approach to managing passenger conduct in the aviation industry. One notable recent case involved popular Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as Kwam 1 (or K1), who was denied boarding after carrying a bottle containing […]

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3 w. ago FAAN distances self from initial response to Emmanson’s Ibom Air incident

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified its role in the incident involving a passenger of Ibom Air, read more FAAN distances self from initial response to Emmanson’s Ibom Air incident

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