A Nigerian passenger has sparked fresh debate over airline sanctions after alleging she was barred from flying despite successfully paying for a ticket.
Comfort Emmanson, who previously went viral following an onboard incident in 2025, claimed she was blacklisted without prior notice when she attempted to travel again.
Emmanson said she only discovered the restriction at the airport after her booking failed.
A system message reportedly indicated that her record was on a blacklist, preventing ticket issuance.
She also shared communication from an airline stating that her payment would be refunded because her name had been flagged by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
“Sequel to our mail below, kindly provide your account details to proceed your refund. Also please note that your name was blacklisted by the Nigerian Civil Aviation,” the airline’s message read.
Frustration
The passenger expressed frustration, arguing that she received no prior warning about the restriction.
“I was blacklisted without any warning, and the worst part is only found out when got to the airport. It’s honestly so upsetting and unfair,” she wrote.
“I had no idea, no chance to fix anything, just completely blindsided. It feels really frustrating to be put in that position without any notice at all.”
Emmanson questioned why her payment was processed despite the alleged blacklist status.
She said the situation left her stranded and called for an immediate refund, noting that her attempts to contact the airline had not received a response at the time.
Background
The controversy stems from a widely reported 2025 altercation involving Emmanson and crew members of Ibom Air.
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The airline and industry bodies had previously imposed a no fly sanction after accusing her of unruly behaviour, including failure to follow safety instructions and assaulting crew members.
Although that ban was later lifted, the latest development suggests lingering regulatory or operational restrictions.
As of the time of reporting, aviation authorities have not issued an official statement addressing the new allegations.
