Unusual sound – Arik Air explains diversion of Port Harcourt flight to Benin
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The airline said all 80 passengers in the plane safely disembarked in Benin in a statement confirming the development by Mr Adebanji Ola, its Public Relatiins and Communications Manager, on Wednesday in Lagos
By Itohan Abara-Laserian
Arik Air said it has diverted its flights W3 740 to Port Harcourt from Lagos was Benin Airport after an unusual sound emerged from the left engine of the plane.
The airline said all 80 passengers in the plane safely disembarked in Benin in a statement confirming the development by Mr Adebanji Ola, its Public Relatiins and Communications Manager, on Wednesday in Lagos.
”There were no injuries recorded. The operating crew of the Boeing 737-700 (5N MJF) aircraft heard a loud sound on the left engine as it decended to land in Port Harcourt.
’Arrangements have been made to transport the affected passengers to their final destinations.
”The airline extended its sincere apologies to the passengers whose journey was disrupted. The safety and well-being of our passengers remain top priority,” the airline said.
Arik Air has not released further details regarding the specific reason for the diversion have not yet been released.
(NAN)
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