Arik Air explains aircraft diversion to Benin Airport

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Arik Air explains aircraft diversion to Benin Airport 





Air Air has offered clarifications on the circumstances sorounding the diversion of its Boeing 737-700  :  5N MJF  aircraft operating flight W3 740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt to  divert to Benin Airport after the operating crew heard a loud bang on the left engine.

According to a statement by the airline's spokesperson , Mr Adebanji Ola, the  aircraft was on its decent to Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa when the incident happened.

The Arik Air Public Relations &  Communications Manager , said as and as a precautionary measure, the crew had to make a safe diversion to Benin.

He said :" There were no injuries to passengers and crew as all 80 passengers on board were safely disembarked. Arrangements have been made to transport the affected passengers to their final destination.

"We sincerely apologise to the affected Port Harcourt passengers whose journey has been disrupted. The safety and wellbeing of passengers is always our priority at Arik Air." 

 


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