Dana Air debunks fake news about flying 168 passengers to an unknown destination

Nigeria’s Dana Air has debunked fake news making the rounds online that it has flown 168 passengers to an unknown destination and returned, suggesting that the airline does not understand its route network.

In a statement signed by the Media and Communications Manager, Dana Air, Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, the airline said “there was no such incident,” under its watch, adding that irrespective of slight delays it experienced as a result of ramp congestion and fuel scarcity, it would continue to adhere strictly to safety standards.

“Our attention has been drawn to false statements circulating online about a Dana Air aircraft carrying about 168 passengers to an unknown destination and had to return according to the report. 

“To set records straight, Dana Air operates a mixed fleet of Boeing 737, a brand new bombardier Learjet 145 and Boeing MD83 aircraft with a total capacity of 143, 8, and 147 respectively. 

“While we accept the fact we had slight delays on all our flights on 1st and 2nd of March 2022 due to ramp congestion and fuel scarcity, there was no such incident. 

“Dana Air will continue to operate in line with global safety standards and our customers and crew will continue to be at the heart of all we do. 

“The general public is advised to disregard this fake news as it is totally baseless and malicious,” the airline said.