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British Airways flight attendant found ‘high on drugs and n@ked in plane toilet’

A British Airways crew member shocked passengers and colleagues after being found n@ked and high on drugs during a flight. The attendant, 41-year-old Haden Pentecost from Basingstoke, became restless and was sweating heavily on a trip from California to London. He also failed to take part in the normal safety checks before departure. The issue […]

AON lifts life ban on Ibom Air passenger

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lifted the lifetime ban on Comfort Emmanson, a passenger previously barred from Ibom Air for unruly behaviour. The decision came after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, appealed the case. AON considered Emmanson’s apology, the withdrawal of complaints, the cancellation of charges, and her release […]

PRESS STATEMENT FROM IBOM AIR

Ibom Air released an official statement on August 11, 2025, addressing an incident involving a disruptive passenger on their flight from Uyo to Lagos that happened the day before. The airline confirmed that on Sunday, August 10, a passenger named Ms. Comfort Emmanson caused serious safety concerns during the flight. Before takeoff, Ms. Emmanson was […]

Why Nigerian Airlines Were Banned from Flying to the US

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has recently addressed the issue of Nigerian airlines being delisted from operating in the United States. This decision has raised questions, especially about the safety and security of these airlines. Here’s a detailed look at why this happened. Background on the Delisting Nigerian airlines, including Air Peace and United […]