Latest News About Ibom Air

Ibom Air, a Nigerian airline based in Uyo, has been in the news recently for operational updates and a high-profile passenger incident. Key developments include monthly performance scorecards and a resolved unruly passenger case from August 2025.[1][3]

Recent Operations

Ibom Air released scorecards showing strong flight volumes into late 2025, such as November's 1,022 scheduled flights with 1,012 operated and 194 delays beyond 15 minutes. The airline hosted its first public Annual General Meeting in June 2025, appointing a new chairman, and reached 4 million passengers by early June. It also signed a N200 million sponsorship with Akwa United FC in October 2025.[3][6][1]

Passenger Incident

In August 2025, Comfort Emmanson was involved in an altercation on a Uyo-Lagos flight, leading to her temporary remand and a flight ban, which was later lifted after she showed remorse. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo intervened, coordinating with airlines to drop charges and retrain staff on de-escalation.[2][4]

Other Highlights

Ibom Air celebrated its 6th anniversary and won "Best Airline in Nigeria" for the fourth year running. The latest official update covers power bank policies as of February 2026, with no major incidents reported since.[7][3]