Passengers scheduled to travel with United Nigeria Airlines may face disruptions after one of the airline’s aircraft was damaged in a ground incident at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
In a statement issued on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the airline said the affected aircraft, an Embraer 190, had arrived from Akanu Ibiam International Airport on Flight UN0503 and was parked in an open bay between two nearby aircraft belonging to other airlines.
According to the airline, preparations were already underway to board passengers for another scheduled flight when the incident happened.
United Nigeria Airlines explained that one nearby aircraft had started taxiing after completing boarding, while another was being pushed back onto the taxi line at the same time.
The airline said the movement created a powerful jet blast in the ramp area, which caused a baggage trolley belonging to a ground handling company to shift violently and hit the parked aircraft.
As a result, the airline confirmed that the aircraft sustained damage to external components, including the antenna and the forward fuselage area close to the nose landing gear.
The airline stressed that no chances would be taken with safety.
It said the aircraft has now been withdrawn from service and will undergo a full inspection before it is cleared to return to operations.
United Nigeria Airlines also apologised to passengers who may be affected by delays or changes to their travel plans, assuring the public that its team is already working to reduce disruptions and support impacted travellers.
The airline maintained that passenger safety remains its top priority.