One of the aircraft in the fleet of Med-view Airlines, on Tuesday, made an air return to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, few minutes after take-off.

The aircraft, which took off from Lagos to Accra, was forced to abort the flight few minutes after take-off as the pilot was said to have heard a whistle in the cockpit, a situation which prompted him to do the air return.

The professionalism displayed by the pilot has been commended by a passenger on board, who simply identified himself as Mr Bolarinwa.

Of particular interest to him was the professional manner the pilot briefed the passengers without creating panic before making the air return.

The pilot, in line with safety rules, had earlier briefed the passengers on what transpired before taking the decision.

Confirming this, the representative of the media consultant to the airline, Obuke Oyibotha, declared: “Our Accra-bound flight made an air return this morning (Tuesday), a few minutes after take-off.

The pilot heard a whistle in the cockpit, prompting him to return to Lagos after briefing the passengers.”

According to Oyibotha, air return is a mere precautionary measure taken in line with global standard and recommended practices.

The passengers were promptly taken care of by the airline management while alternative arrangement was made to fly them safely to Accra.