Ibom Air has denied allegations of ticket racketeering and poor handling of flight check-ins at its Port Harcourt station, describing it as âbaseless and unfoundedââ.
In a statement issued and signed by Aniekan Essienette, General Manager of Marketing and Communications, the airline said that its staff adhere to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
The commercial airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government also noted that it follows international aviation standards, including strict adherence to flight closure times.
The statement reads:
In the statement, Ibom Air also clarified the airline’s handling of “Go-show” passengers who arrive without a pre-booked ticket.
It emphasised that these passengers are informed if the flight is fully booked and are only accommodated if seats become available after all pre-booked passengers have checked in.
The airline explained:
The airline further stressed that its officials are not engaging in ticket hoarding to resell to the highest bidders and inflated prices.
The airline stated:
TimesNow.com.ng reported that the management of Azman Air had suspended business and placed all its workers on required unpaid leave.
According to the company, the leave was necessary due to the conclusion of the company’s Hajj operation and the non-availability of a Boeing 737 that had been sent for C-check maintenance but had yet to return.
According to a circular signed by Magaji Mohammed Misau, the human resources manager, on August 3, 2023, only eight senior staff members are exempted from the compulsory leave.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
