The Federal High Court in Abuja has set July 2 as the date for further proceedings in a lawsuit filed by Mr. Amechi Michael, a Nigerian passenger, against British Airways. The case revolves around allegations that the airline lost his carry-on luggage.
During the most recent court session, the plaintiff underwent cross-examination conducted by the airline’s legal representative, Mr. John Godwin. Michael testified that he initially reported the incident to British Airways’ customer service department, which then directed him to the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), an arbitration body based in the UK.
According to Michael, the arbitrator ruled in his favor regarding a flight delay but did not address the issue of the missing carry-on bag. Dissatisfied with this partial resolution, he rejected the award and brought the matter before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking a remedy for the alleged loss.
The passenger argued that British Airways had a duty of care to safeguard his luggage and accused the airline’s employees of negligence. His attorney, Barrister Abiola Olaitan, informed the court of her intention to conclude the presentation of evidence on behalf of her client.
Presiding Judge Justice Obiora Egwuatu subsequently adjourned the case to July 2, allowing the defense to present its case and continue the trial. The lawsuit, filed under case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1293/2025, seeks the return of the carry-on luggage that Michael claims went missing during a delayed boarding process. He stated that a cabin crew member had requested to take the bag for safekeeping, after which it was never seen again.