THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it will henceforth sanction unruly passengers in accordance with civil aviation laws, following the rising cases of such behaviours at the country’s airports.
FAAN, in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, on Monday, August 11, in Lagos, expressed concerns over repeated incidents of unruly behaviour, which it said was unacceptable and would not be tolerated.
It advised passengers to familiarise themselves with passengers’ rights and responsibilities, as well as airlines’ obligations, as published by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and FAAN bye-laws.
“The Authority will not hesitate to implement relevant sanctions, as stipulated in ICAO Annex 17, Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, especially Part 17, and FAAN Bye Laws against any form of disruptive or threatening behaviour within airport premises.
“FAAN is also reviewing its protocols around restraining and prosecuting passengers, in line with the Airport Approved Security Programme and relevant laws.
“Regarding the recent incident involving a passenger on Ibom Air, while the situation was initially managed by security personnel at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Domestic Terminal 2 (MMA2), the FAAN Aviation Security team has since intervened, taken the individual into custody and handed her over to the Nigerian Police Force for further investigation and prosecution.”
FAAN urged all intending passengers to always conduct themselves in a civil and orderly manner, and adhere to all established airport and airline regulations, assuring that the safety, security and comfort of all airport users remained a top priority of the authority.
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