Passengers of United Nigeria Airlines flight number U50515 on the 4th June, 2021 took to vigorous prayers following a serious turbulence that hit their Port Harcourt – Abuja flight recently.
The turbulence which lasted for almost 30 minutes left all the passengers in fears as they prayed for God’s mercy.
It was a strange scenario at Port Harcourt as all the passengers who disembarked from the aircraft fell on their knees on the tarmac, praising God for their survival of what they described as tough turbulence.
In an official statement issued Sunday, signed by the airline’s Head, Corporate, Communications, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, the airline stated that “United Nigeria flight on 4/6/2021 from PHC to ABV departed PHC with clear and good weather forecast.
However on approaching Abuja experienced moderate turbulence which necessitated diverting back to Port Harcourt as weather conditions were below our operating requirements”.
The statement made available confirmed the crew took the required and correct decision to return to PHC.
“Hence, at no time was the flight or aircraft in any danger whatsoever. Our experienced crew acted with utmost professionalism which the pax highly and profusely commended and complimented.
They praised United Nigeria for its high standards as well as professionalism. We however understand that pax react to weather turbulence in different ways, but it would help to verify facts before going the social media route”.
“At United Nigeria, we take safety seriously and as our number one priority and we reassure you that our crew exercise utmost care in all situations” .
Promising to provide accurate information to the public, the airline added that “We are in the rainy season and flight disruptions and turbulence will be experienced which regular travelers like you are well aware of”.