In reaction to an online report on a Twitter handle that one of its aircraft engines exploded shortly before take off at the Lagos airport on Wednesday, Dana Air has called on the public to disregard the report saying it is false.
The airline in its explanation said it rather had some operational challenges and non- scheduled maintenance of its aircraft which led to the disruption of its schedule.
However, it said the problem was solved and the passengers sorted with various options.
“Our attention has been drawn to an online post suggesting that one of our engines exploded shortly before take off
“Ordinarily, we wouldn’t have given such a baseless and unfounded post from the x handle the attention it is seeking, but for the benefit of enlightenment and our valued guests who have shown better understanding.
“Today, the 22nd of November,2023, we had some operational challenges and non- scheduled maintenance of our aircraft which led to the disruption of our schedule.
“While passengers on the affected flights have been provided options and issues resolved, we are still wondering where this Twitter user got his fake news from.
“At Dana Air, the safety of our staff and customers remains a top priority and we urge the public and discerning minds to disregard this fake news which is obviously attention-seeking and malicious,” Dana Air stated.