The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lifted the lifetime flight ban imposed on Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger previously sanctioned for unruly conduct. The decision follows an appeal from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. According to AON spokesperson Professor Obiora Okonkwo, the operators considered several factors before reversing the sanction, including Emmanson’s public expression of remorse, the withdrawal of the complaint against her, the dismissal of court charges, and her release from custody. The AON reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with relevant aviation agencies and participating in proposed retraining retreats.
