A whole bunch of Nigerian pilgrims getting back from Saudi Arabia have been left stranded inside a Saudi Arabian airways airplane for about 5 hours on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport in Abuja after the flight was diverted from Kano attributable to unhealthy climate.
The plane was initially scheduled to land on the Mallam Aminu Kano Worldwide Airport in Kano however was redirected to Abuja as a security measure following studies of poor climate in Kano.
The airplane reportedly landed in Abuja at about 1:00 p.m. on Saturday however stayed on the tarmac, with passengers stored contained in the cabin for greater than 5 hours.
Some passengers instructed PRNigeria that they weren’t allowed to depart the plane and got no meals, water or clear updates from the airline. They described the therapy as inhumane.
“We perceive the diversion for security causes, however being stored contained in the plane for over 5 hours with none communication or fundamental care is unacceptable,” one passenger mentioned.
Others expressed concern in regards to the situation of passengers on board, particularly aged pilgrims and people already weak from the lengthy journey.
“A few of our members of the family are sick proper now contained in the plane,” one other passenger mentioned.
“The stress of journey, mixed with this extended delay and lack of help, is taking a critical toll on individuals. It’s irritating and dehumanising.”
The stranded pilgrims referred to as on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to step in by permitting passengers to disembark or by guaranteeing that fundamental welfare help was offered instantly.
The Saudi Arabian Airways and the related Nigerian aviation authorities had not issued any official assertion on the incident.
