FAAN Warns Passengers Against Unruly Behaviour at Nigerian Airports
- FAAN has issued a warning to passengers at Nigerian airports amid rising incidents of unruly behaviour
- The government agency has urged travellers to be careful, as any wrong behaviour will be met with legal implications
- The warning follows the Ibom Air passenger incident at Lagos airport, now under police investigation
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Monday, August 11 warned it would strictly enforce sanctions against disruptive passengers following a rise in unruly behaviour at airports.
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In a statement signed by Obiageli Orah Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN urged travellers to familiarise themselves with passenger rights, airline obligations and airport bye-laws, adding that penalties are outlined in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 17, Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations and its own rules.
The agency also it is also reviewing protocols for restraining and prosecuting offenders in line with approved security programmes and relevant laws.
The statement from FAAN reads:
"The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has expressed concern over the increasing frequency of unruly behaviour by some passengers at Nigerian airports, describing such conduct as unacceptable within the framework of civil aviation and warning it will not be tolerated.
"FAAN strongly advised passengers to familiarise themselves with the Passengers’ Rights and Responsibilities and Airlines’ Obligations as published by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and contained in the FAAN Bye Laws.
"The Authority said it would not hesitate to implement sanctions stipulated in ICAO Annex 17, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, particularly Part 17, and the FAAN Bye Laws against any form of disruptive or threatening behaviour within airport premises.
FAAN added that it is reviewing its protocols for restraining and prosecuting passengers in line with the Airport Approved Security Programme and other relevant laws.
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Why FAAN is warning passengers?
The warning follows an incident involving a passenger on Ibom Air at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport Domestic Terminal 2, where security personnel intervened before Aviation Security officials took the suspect into custody and handed her over to police for investigation and prosecution.
FAAN reiterated its call for all intending passengers to conduct themselves in a civil and orderly manner, adhere to all established airport and airline regulations, and ensure the safety, security, and comfort of all airport users.
It warned that inappropriate behaviour would be met with the full weight of applicable laws and protocols.
AON announces another punishment for Ibom Air passenger
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson on its “no-fly” list indefinitely.
The decision followed reports of her allegedly assaulting crew members and clashing with airport security at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport.
AON spokesperson Obiora Okonkwo said Emmanson’s actions were not just disruptive, it was a sustained attack that placed the lives of crew, passengers and the integrity of the aircraft at risk.
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