The authorities in Nigeria said that the United Airlines plane had to return to Lagos after the episode. Six people were treated at a hospital, officials said.

United Airlines will introduce a handful of upgrades to the inflight entertainment experience on its flights in 2025 and beyond. The carrier told The Points Guy (TPG) that it plans to add more screens to planes, offer new entertainment options and increase speed with regard to internet connectivity.

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday it is investigating a United Airlines flight on Friday from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington D.C., in which a sudden aircraft movement led to injuries of passengers and cabin crew.

A United Airlines flight was traveling from Lagos to Washington, D.C. when it experienced "sudden aircraft movement."