The Ibom Airline free flight prank

On April 1st, Ibom Air, a flagship investment of the Akwa Ibom State Government, took to social media to announce a jaw-dropping deal: free flights for everyone, on all routes, with the same service excellence.

The catch? It was only for one day, and fans had to book their tickets quickly.

*The Announcement
The airline’s post read: “BIG NEWS!!! 🎉 Today only… everybody flies FREE! ✈️ Yes, you read that right. Zero-fare tickets. Same service excellence. All routes. Book now at (link unavailable) Only for April 1st 😉 Happy New Month from all of us at Ibom Air! _Did we get you? Tell us in the comments!_ #newmonth #April1 #AprilFools”

*Reactions
While some fans were initially fooled by the announcement, many quickly realized it was an April Fools’ Day prank.

The prank is a great example of how brands can use humor and creativity to engage with their audience.

By embracing the spirit of April Fools’ Day, the airline showed its human side and brought some much-needed levity to social media.

The Ibom Air prank post

About Ibom Air

Ibom Air is a Nigerian airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, founded in 2019.

The airline’s hub is located at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, and it operates a fleet of Airbus A220-300 and Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft.

Ibom Air offers domestic and regional flights to cities like Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Enugu, and Accra.

The airline provides an in-flight experience with essential seating and amenities in its Economy Class.

For baggage, Ibom Air allows a total weight of 30kg for Premium Economy Cabin passengers.

Customers can check-in online through the airline’s website or mobile app, or use the airport check-in counters.

It also offers 24/7 customer support and in-flight entertainment.

In terms of safety, Ibom Air received the International Air Transport Association‘s Operational Safety Audit Certificate in 2023.

The airline is also committed to sustainability, operating fuel-efficient aircraft, implementing recycling programs, and supporting carbon offset initiatives.

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