If I am to advise the management of IBOM Air, I will withdraw the court case filed against this lady. They can’t win the case in terms of reputation even if they win in court. While the lady appears culpable in some respect; so is Ibom’s staff as well.
I have seen a video where the lady was blocked and prevented from leaving the aircraft by Ibom staff. So why is there a need to carry her out of the plane she was willing to leave in the first place. Investigation may well apportion blame to Both sides.
In light of this; a court case is not the solution. Withdraw the case and use some form of ADR to resolve this matter. More training on deescalation techniques need to be given to all airline staff. For example, there are people who can misbehave on flights due to phobia and anxiety of flying. They would need to be dealt with sensitively and calmly; not with heavy handed tactics.
The video of her nakedness was clearly taken by someone linked to IBOM as it was on board the aircraft. This makes the airline vicariously liable of this indecent exposure.
IBOM should look at the bigger picture and not allow this story to remain front page for too long. They have more to lose than this lady reputation wise. Withdraw the case; submit to a form of ADR and let go of this matter and move on vey quickly. The lady should be released immediately from detention.
A six months ban by IBOM airline only could be a proportional punishment. The lady will also need to apologise for her behaviour. A lifetime ban is not proportional and a ban of any kind by other airlines is unnecessary.
Justice should focus on restoration rather than mere punishment because true justice heals harm, repairs relationships, and rebuilds communities instead of simply inflicting retribution.
This is my considered advice to the management of this lovely airline, IBOM.
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