The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered Dana Airline Limited to pay N5.5 million in damages and legal costs to a legal practitioner following a flight delay in 2018.
The court awarded the sum in favour of Babajide Idowu Esq, who sought judicial redress over the airline’s failure to maintain its flight schedule six years ago.
The total penalty covers both the damages awarded to the lawyer and the costs associated with the legal proceedings.
The judgment highlights the accountability of domestic carriers regarding passenger rights and the financial consequences of operational delays in the Nigerian aviation sector.
Detailed reactions from Dana Airline regarding the ruling have not yet been disclosed.
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