The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled July 2 for the continuation of hearing in a suit filed by a Nigerian passenger, Amechi Michael, against British Airways over the alleged loss of his carry-on luggage.
The matter came up before Justice Obiora Egwuatu, where the plaintiff was cross-examined by counsel to the airline, John Godwin.
During proceedings, Michael told the court that he reported the incident to the airline’s customer care service after discovering that his luggage was missing.
According to him, the airline later referred the matter to the UK-based Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution for arbitration.
The plaintiff stated that while the arbitrator ruled in his favour regarding issues connected to flight delay, the alleged missing luggage was not addressed in the decision.
Michael said he rejected the arbitral award because he was dissatisfied with the outcome and subsequently approached the Federal High Court seeking redress over the alleged loss.
He accused the airline of negligence, insisting that its staff owed him a duty of care to ensure the safe return of his luggage.
The plaintiff further told the court that the carry-on bag was handed over after a cabin crew member requested that it be kept for safekeeping during a delayed boarding process.
Counsel to the plaintiff, Abiola Olaitan, later informed the court of plans to close her client’s case.
Following the proceedings, Justice Egwuatu adjourned the matter until July 2 for the defence to open its case and for continuation of trial.
The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1293/2025, seeks recovery of the allegedly missing luggage and other reliefs against the airline.