A United Nigeria Airlines flight, UNA 0504, operating from the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos en route to Abuja on Sunday, was temporarily diverted to the Asaba International Airport due to poor destination weather.
Confirming the incident, the airline, in an official statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, said, “At all material time, the pilot of the aircraft was aware of the temporary diversion and was properly briefed.
“United Nigeria Airlines flight NUA 0504, operating from the MM2 in Lagos en route to Abuja on November 26, 2023, was temporarily diverted to the Asaba International Airport due to poor destination weather. The pilot was fully aware of and briefed on this temporary diversion.
“However, a wrong announcement was made by the cabin crew upon landing safely in Asaba, creating confusion among the passengers.”
The airline reassured passengers that the aircraft subsequently landed safely in Abuja after an improvement in destination weather conditions.
“Meanwhile, the aircraft has landed safely in Abuja following improvement in destination weather.”
Credit:Independent
