PassionAir assures of safety commitment and blames last Saturday's mid-air turbulence on weather
Domestic airline, PassionAir has attributed Saturday’s mid-air turbulence on Flight OP 149 from Kumasi to Accra to ongoing seasonal weather changes, and has assured the traveling public of its unwavering commitment to safety and operational standards.
The airline confirmed that passengers experienced discomfort due to “moderate turbulence” during a Saturday [June 14] flight and extended apologies to those affected.
“We sincerely apologise to all affected passengers for the inconvenience caused,” it stated in a press release issued Sunday, June 15.
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The airline noted that flights to and from Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, Sunyani, and Wa may continue to experience some level of disruption during this period.
PassionAir assured the public that it is closely monitoring weather conditions in collaboration with the Ghana Meteorological Agency and aviation authorities, and continues to operate in full compliance with regulatory safety standards.
“While we expect mostly slight to moderate weather disruptions, rare instances of severe conditions may occur,” the statement added. “The safety and comfort of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority.”
No injuries were reported, and the flight landed safely in Accra.
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accra, Sunday 15 June 2025
Public Notice: Turbulence on PassionAir Flight OP 149 (Kumasi to Accra)
Our attention has been drawn to reports regarding an incident on PassionAir Flight OP 149 on Saturday 14 June 2025, operating from Kumasi to Accra, during which passengers experienced discomfort due to moderate turbulence. We sincerely apologize to all affected passengers for the inconvenience caused.
The current rainy season brings with it significant and sometimes unpredictable weather variations. These conditions include heavy rainfall, storms, strong high-altitude winds, crosswinds, and temperature fluctuations, all of which contribute to unstable atmospheric conditions. As such, our routes to and from Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, Sunyani, and Wa are more likely to encounter varying levels of turbulence during this period.
At PassionAir, we are proactively monitoring weather patterns in close coordination with the meteorological and aviation authorities. While we expect mostly slight to moderate weather disruptions, rare instances of severe conditions may occur due to these natural weather changes.
Please be assured that the safety and comfort of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority. We continue to operate in strict compliance with all regulatory safety standards and will take every necessary measure to ensure minimal impact on our operations while maintaining the highest level of safety.
We thank you for your understanding and continued trust in PassionAir.
