{"id":73688,"date":"2025-08-20T07:32:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T07:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=73688"},"modified":"2025-08-20T07:32:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T07:32:51","slug":"ncaa-bans-flight-mode-orders-complete-phone-shutdown-on-nigerian-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/08\/20\/ncaa-bans-flight-mode-orders-complete-phone-shutdown-on-nigerian-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"NCAA Bans \u2018Flight Mode,\u2019 Orders Complete Phone Shutdown on Nigerian Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Onilede Titi Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has ordered all passengers on Nigerian airlines to completely switch off mobile phones and other electronic devices during take-off and landing, abolishing the use of \u201cflight mode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The directive was announced Tuesday in Abuja by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo, at a one-day Emergency National Civil Aviation Security Committee and Stakeholders\u2019 Meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Najomo said all airlines must immediately update their operations manuals to reflect the new rule, warning that NCAA inspectors would monitor compliance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll mobile phones and other portable electronic devices should be switched off during the critical phases of flight. There\u2019s nothing like flight mode any longer,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>The DG also unveiled tougher sanctions for unruly passengers, citing recent disruptive incidents at airports and onboard flights.<\/p>\n<p>He cautioned that indiscipline among passengers, crew, and airport staff could erode public trust in the aviation sector.<\/p>\n<p>The NCAA plans to launch radio and television campaigns to educate travelers, while airlines are expected to strengthen staff training.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting the new measures, Senate Aviation Committee Chairman Sen. Buhari Abdulfatai blamed rising passenger misconduct on poor discipline and urged strict enforcement of aviation rules.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, NCAA\u2019s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Michael Achimugu, confirmed that the authority is investigating two recent high-profile cases: the August 10 Ibom Air incident involving passenger Comfort Emmanson, and the August 5 altercation between Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM1) and ValueJet.<\/p>\n<p>He said both passengers and airlines involved had been sanctioned, adding that such cases highlight the need for stricter discipline.<\/p>\n<p>Achimugu noted that unruly passenger behavior is a global trend, amplified by social media, but insisted that the NCAA had strengthened consumer protection, recording its highest volume of airline refunds in 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Onilede Titi Faith The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has ordered all passengers on Nigerian airlines to completely switch off mobile phones and other electronic devices during take-off and landing, abolishing the use of \u201cflight mode.\u201d The directive was announced Tuesday in Abuja by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. 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