17 April 08

FALCONETS, OTHERS ARRIVE DOUALA SAFELY ABOARD VIRGIN NIGERIA’S FLIGHT …precautionary landing taken in interest of safety

Lagos Nigeria, 17th April 2008: Virgin Nigeria wishes to inform all that the Falconets and other Douala bound passengers have arrived Douala aboard a Virgin Nigeria flight at 1330 today. The flight conveyed 107 passengers to Douala, Cameroun.

The Flight VK 823 conveying the Nigerian contingent to a World Cup weekend qualifier engagement had yesterday made a precautionary landing at Port Harcourt International Airport

Mr. Clifford further commented: “Virgin Nigeria is committed to the safety and security of passengers and crew at all times. The decision to make the precautionary landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport was a professional decision that followed to the letter the Boeing flight crew operating manual of the B737 aircraft”.

Mr. Clifford however apologised to the passengers for any inconvenience this may have caused.

As part of Virgin Nigeria’s responsibility, hotel accommodation and medical care were provided for the affected Passengers prior the onward journey today.
 
You may recall that Virgin Nigeria had on Wednesday, 16 April 2008, made a precautionary landing at the PHC International airport following a warning indication in the cargo hold of the operating B737 aircraft.


Management
Virgin Nigeria Airways Limited