Nigeria FAAN to Probe Unruly Passenger Removed from Enugu Air flight

The Digest:

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched an investigation into an incident where a passenger was forcibly deplaned from an Enugu Air flight after allegedly refusing to switch off his mobile phone.

Key Points:

• The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is investigating an incident involving a passenger on an Enugu Air flight.
• A video showed security operatives forcibly removing a passenger who allegedly refused to comply with safety instructions to switch off his phone.
• According to FAAN, preliminary findings indicate the passenger became unruly after being asked to turn off his phone.
• Other passengers on the flight also expressed discomfort with his non-compliance.
• The incident follows a recent directive from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on mobile phone use during flights.
• The flight, which was scheduled to depart from Enugu for Lagos, could only proceed after the passenger was removed.

The incident highlights the growing importance of passenger conduct and compliance with safety regulations on flights. FAAN's investigation will seek to provide a full account of the events and inform future safety protocols for airlines.

Source: TheCable