The management of PassionAir has explained that bad weather conditions forced the Kumasi-bound flight from Accra to take a detour to neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire.
Reports say, PassionAir flight OP152 on Saturday, 17 April 2021, departed from Accra at 17:45 for Kumasi, but was unable to land at the destination airport.
In the midst of the situation, a decision was made to proceed to the planned alternate airport, Félix Houphouët Boigny International Airport in Côte d’Ivoire (Abidjan) where the weather permitted a safe landing, the management said in its release on Tuesday.
“However, this diversion was necessary as the safety of our passengers, crew and equipment is paramount,” the statement said, apologizing for any inconvenience caused.
Below is the full release
On 17 April 2021, PassionAir flight OP152 departed from Accra at 17:45 for Kumasi.
Unfortunately, due to deteriorating weather conditions at the destination airport, the flight could not land.
Unable to land in Kumasi or return to Accra, a decision was made to proceed to the planned alternate airport, Félix Houphouët Boigny International Airport in Côte d’Ivoire (Abidjan) where the weather permitted a safe landing.
Passengers were provided with refreshments on the ground and the flight departed Abidjan at 11:20 pm when the weather had improved en-route to Accra.
Hotel arrangements were made for passengers who required it, while others opted to spend the night in their own homes.
All PassionAir flights operate with the highest safety standards, conforming with strict, laid down GCAA regulations.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. However, this diversion was necessary as the safety of our passengers, crew and equipment is paramount.
Source: Ghana/Kasapafmonline.com/102.5 fm
