Accra-Kumasi Plane Lands in Côte d’Ivoire
The management of PassionAir has explained that their flight from Accra which was bound to arrive in Kumasi had to be diverted to Côte d’Ivoire due to bad weather conditions in the Ashanti Regional capital.
The local airline in a statement said the diversion was “necessary as the safety of their passengers, crew and equipment was paramount”.
The PassionAir flight departed from Accra at 17:45PM and was headed for Kumasi but could not land due to the weather.
However, it has sincerely apologized to its customers for the inconvenience caused.
“All PassionAir flights operate with the highest safety standards, conforming with strict, laid down GCAA regulations. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused”, the statement further added.
The company clarified that deteriorating weather conditions compelled the flight crew to head to the “planned alternate airport” – Félix Houphouët Boigny International Airport in Côte d’Ivoire (Abidjan) for a safe landing.
FULL RELEASE BELOW:
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.
