NCAA says Air France water protest video is old and unrelated to Abuja flight
Michael Achimugu of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified that a viral video showing passengers demanding water on an Air France flight is not recent. He stated that the incident has no connection to any Abuja-bound flight, despite claims circulating online. The NCAA is still investigating the exact details of the event, including when and where it actually occurred. Achimugu assured the public that updates would be provided as more information becomes available.
TLDR
- Michael Achimugu said the viral video is old and not linked to any recent Abuja flight.
- The NCAA checked with Air France’s Lagos station, which denied the incident involved any of its recent flights.
- The footage shows a heated exchange between flight attendants and a small group of passengers, while most passengers remained calm.
- The NCAA emphasised that it is unlikely for an airline to deliberately deny passengers water.
- An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances, and the public will be updated with new findings.
