Domestic airline PassionAir has confirmed that one of its flights from Kumasi to Accra encountered severe turbulence due to adverse weather conditions.
In a statement issued on Wednesday(November 4), the airline said flight OP 149 experienced the turbulence on Tuesday, November 3, while travelling from Kumasi to Accra.
PassionAir attributed the incident to sudden adverse weather conditions, describing such weather-related occurrences as generally unavoidable.
The airline apologised to passengers for any distress, discomfort or inconvenience they may have experienced during the flight.
It also sought to reassure the public that passenger and crew safety remained its highest priority, adding that its flight operations complied with applicable aviation safety standards and regulations set by the relevant authorities.
The statement did not provide details on whether any passengers or crew members were injured or whether the aircraft sustained any damage.
