Why Chicago bound passenger was restained on our flight,by Emirates

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Why Chicago bound passenger was restained on our flight, by Emirates 


By Kelvin Osa Okunbor






Why Chicago bound passenger was restained on our flight, by Emirates 






Emirates Airline given reasons why a 71 year old passenger : David Ukesone, was restrained on its flights between Dubai and Chicago.
The airline said Ukesone was unruly on board the flight, as he forced his way into another passengers's seat.
Emirates said the passenger engaged in air rage, by biting another passenger, forcing the cabin attendants to professionally restrain him during the flight, so as not to endanger the lives of other passengers and the security and safety of the aircraft.
The airline in a statement issued yesterday said : “Emirates can confirm that Mr Ukesone was a passenger on flight EK235 from Dubai to Chicago on 23 January, and that he had to be restrained by cabin crew due to unruly behaviour during the flight.
Despite the best efforts of our crew to intervene and reason with him, Mr. Ukesone repeatedly disturbed other passengers, refused to remain in his assigned seat, and forced his way into another cabin class.
‘He also assaulted crew and bit another passenger. As a consequence he was restrained by our crew. Our cabin crew are highly trained to ensure the safety and security of our passengers, and constantly monitored Mr. Ukesone’s welfare throughout the flight. The safety and security of our passengers and crew is of the utmost importance and will not be compromised.
‘Upon arrival at the airport, the passenger was handed over to the authorities in Chicago. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the other passengers on the flight for their understanding, in particular the individuals who had assisted our crew during the flight”, the statement reads.
According to reports ,  the 71-year-old Nigerian had alleged he was punched in the face, his mouth taped and bound like a prisoner for eight hours on his trip to reunite with his family.
He had explained that his offence was that he got into a dispute with the flight attendants over his seat number, which matters escalated.
Ukesone said he hadn’t been on a plane in over 35 years.
‘He apparently sits in the wrong seat and was told to change seats by a flight attendant,."
‘He didn’t think he was in the wrong seat and there was an argument and, at some point, he was hit."


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