British Airways Abuja flight delay strands 58 passengers

British Airways Abuja flight delay strands 58 passengers after a faulty door forces safety restrictions; compensation and rebooking offered

British Airways Abuja flight delay on Friday left 58 passengers unable to board after the airline discovered a faulty door on the Abuja–London service.

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According to Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson Mike Achimugu, the fault required safety measures that kept certain seats unoccupied, leading to the boarding denials.

“Hotel accommodation has been provided, and 28 passengers opted to return home, while 30 accepted the offer,” Achimugu stated on his X handle.

Affected passengers have been advised they can apply for compensation, with arrangements underway to fly them to London on Saturday morning.

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The incident highlights the operational challenges airlines face in ensuring passenger safety while minimising disruption.

Quadri Olaitan