Flight scare as aircraft attempts unscheduled route change

Passengers onboard a Royal Air Maroc flight (AT 554) from Lagos to Casablanca, Morocco, endured a panic-filled ordeal on Easter Monday after the aircraft attempted an unscheduled diversion to Marrakech, another major city in the country.

The flight departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 7:05 a.m., with a scheduled arrival in Casablanca at 11:30 a.m. The journey proceeded normally until the cabin crew announced that the aircraft would make an unscheduled stop in Marrakech to pick up additional passengers, a development that surprised travellers who had expected a direct flight.

Shortly after the announcement, the aircraft began to shake violently as it attempted to adjust course to Marrakech. Passengers were gripped by fear, clutching seats, praying, and screaming the name of Jesus.

The aircraft appeared nearly half empty, which made passengers perceive that it was all about profit for the airline.