Around Nigeria, protocol officers and travel facilitators have joined the campaign against unruly passenger behaviour through the ‘Not on My Flight’ initiative. The campaign was presented at the International Protocol Officer Conference 2026, where more than 200 delegates gathered to discuss protocol, travel facilitation and professional practices.
Unruly behaviour remains a concern across the aviation industry, particularly for cabin crew who must manage difficult situations within the confined environment of an aircraft. In addition, incidents involving disruptive or violent passengers can affect crew members, fellow travellers and the smooth operation of flights.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have continued monitoring and enforcement efforts around passenger conduct at airports and during air travel. Meanwhile, the Nigeria King and Queen of the Air (NKQA) office is using public communication and advocacy to reinforce the message that disruptive behaviour has no place in aviation.
Protocol officers back ‘Not on My Flight’ campaign
At the conference, Mr Fortune Idu, Chairman of the NIGAV Centre and convener of IPOC, said the gathering provides a platform for protocol officers and travel facilitators to exchange information and review professional practices.
According to Idu, the annual conference brings together professionals from different Nigerian offices to learn, share experiences and conduct peer reviews. He said the event also provides an opportunity to address issues affecting travel and orderly conduct.
The campaign will be led by Mr Adeyemi James Abebote of Arik, the King of the Air, and Miss Blossom Dallenes Ubani of Ibom Air, the Queen of the Air. They will use T-shirt messages, public advocacy and social media communication to reinforce the ‘Not on My Flight’ message.
The initiative seeks to echo the concerns of Nigerian cabin crew while encouraging passengers to recognise their responsibility for maintaining appropriate conduct throughout a journey. Therefore, the campaign places passenger awareness alongside existing regulatory and enforcement measures.
Aviation stakeholders seek safer passenger conduct
The timing of the campaign also takes on added importance as the festive travel period approaches. Passenger traffic typically increases during major holiday periods, placing additional demands on airlines, airports, cabin crew and other aviation personnel.
For protocol officers and travel facilitators, the campaign provides an opportunity to extend conversations about responsible travel beyond formal workplace settings. It also creates a platform for professionals who regularly assist travellers to reinforce expectations around appropriate conduct.
The NKQA office said the campaign would continue through public-facing communication channels designed to inform and educate travellers. In addition, social media messaging will help carry the campaign to a wider audience beyond airports and conference venues.
The initiative reflects a broader effort to encourage cooperation between passengers and aviation personnel. While airlines and regulators remain responsible for enforcing applicable rules, passenger awareness can help reduce situations that escalate into disruptive behaviour.
For the conference organisers, IPOC therefore offers more than professional networking. It provides a forum where protocol officers and travel facilitators can discuss practical issues affecting the movement and experience of travellers.
