A new video has surfaced online showing the moment an Ibom Air flight attendant blocked a female passenger from exiting the aircraft, sparking fresh debate over the controversial incident that led to her forceful removal.
The footage, reportedly recorded by the passenger herself, captures the air hostess physically preventing her from leaving the plane even after other passengers had disembarked. This occurred before Ibom Air officials arrived on the scene.
According to the passenger, she had informed the flight attendants that her phone was in flight mode, contrary to claims made in earlier viral videos shared by airline staff. Eyewitnesses at the scene also corroborated that the air hostess insisted on stopping the lady from leaving the aircraft, an action some now believe was intended to provoke a confrontation.
The development comes after initial clips — widely circulated on social media and allegedly recorded by airline staff — appeared to portray the passenger in a negative light. Critics say the emergence of this new video casts doubt on the airline’s earlier narrative and raises concerns about professionalism and passenger rights.
As the controversy grows, calls are mounting for an independent investigation into the incident to determine whether the airline’s handling of the situation was in line with standard aviation procedures or if the passenger was unfairly targeted.
