Nigeria, Sept. 20 -- The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has accused Qatar Airways of consistently disregarding Nigerian passengers' rights and violating consumer protection regulations, warning that such behaviour will no longer be tolerated.

Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, said the airline has carried on "as though Nigerian passengers and the NCAA are not deserving of their respect, dignified treatment, and compliance with Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023 adding that "this will be brought to a stop immediately."

The latest controversy involves a Nigerian passenger travelling with his wife from Lagos to the United States via Doha. A member of Qatar Airways' cabin crew allege...