Ethiopian Airlines Clarifies Viral Passenger Removal VideoADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Airlines has issued a statement clarifying the events that led to a viral video showing two passengers being forcibly removed from an airline flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi on 19th July. Ethiopian Airlines emphasized that the video circulating online does not accurately reflect the sequence of events and that the affected passengers were accommodated on the next available flight. The incident has raised questions about the airline's treatment of passengers and its handling of overbooking situations. Ethiopian Airlines has stated that the affected passengers were confirmed on the next available flight, but it is unclear if they were compensated for the inconvenience. Despite the airline's explanation, the video has generated significant attention and criticism on social media, with many calling for better treatment of passengers and more transparency from airlines regarding overbooking policies.

Source: Ethiopian News July 21, 2024 17:50 UTC