Two Mozambican passengers filed a lawsuit against Airlink after being removed from a flight in Johannesburg for alleged unruly behavior. The airline suspended services to Nampula in Mozambique as a result of the legal action and threats of aircraft seizure. Airlink notified South African authorities and its Mozambique counterpart of the situation.
Mozambican passengers sue Airlink after Johannesburg flight incident, leading to suspension of Nampula services
Airlink said the claim was accompanied by a court application in Mozambique to have its aircraft seized pending the outcome of the claim. Foster said Airlink has a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding unruly behaviour on-board its aircraft, as the safety and well-being of its passengers, crew, and aircraft come before any other operational consideration.
The airline said that on December 28, a Mozambican court, on an ex parte basis, granted the applicants an interim order to seize at least three Airlink aircraft. Airlink said it was not cited in the court order and that the order was obtained without a statement of claim being served on Airlink or affording Airlink, as the defendant, the opportunity to be heard.
“Disobeying and interfering with orders from the cabin crew is in violation of civil aviation laws and carries a fine and jail sentence,” said SACAA spokesperson Sisa Majola.
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