AON Issues Lifetime Flight Ban on Passenger for Assaulting Ibom Air Crew
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has imposed a lifetime ban on Comfort Emmanson, prohibiting her from flying with any of its member airlines on both domestic and international routes. AON’s spokesperson, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, announced the decision on Monday following an incident aboard Ibom Air flight Q9 303 from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. According to AON, Emmanson refused to comply with safety instructions on mobile phone use, then physically assaulted crew members and attempted to use a fire extinguisher as a weapon. The association described the case as one of the year’s most severe examples of unruly passenger behaviour, saying it posed serious risks to crew, passengers, and the safety of the aircraft. Effective immediately, Emmanson has been placed on AON’s “No Fly” list indefinitely. The association warned that any future incidents of disruptive behaviour would […]