Qatar Airways has confirmed that its aircraft operating flight QR 1406 from Lagos to Doha made an unplanned return to Lagos following a technical issue that occurred during the flight, prompting the crew to take precautionary action in line with established safety procedures.
In a statement, the airline said, “flight QR 1406, operating from Lagos to Doha, made an unplanned return to Lagos due to a technical issue that occurred in flight.”
The airline explained that “the cockpit crew followed established procedures and landed the aircraft safely.” It added that “all passengers have disembarked safely and are being taken care of on the ground and will be booked on the next suitable flights to reach their destination as soon as possible.”
Qatar Airways reiterated its safety commitment, stating, “The safety of our passengers and crew is always our highest priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.”
