A cabin cleaner, Ibrahim Bala Zakari, has been widely praised after returning a purse containing $730 (USD) and several credit cards that he found while cleaning a British Airways aircraft.
Zakari made the discovery while cleaning British Airways Flight BA8382, where he recovered the purse from seat 35K. Instead of keeping the valuables, he immediately reported the find to the British Airways Cabin Services Duty Manager (CSDM).
The purse and its contents were subsequently handed over to the British Airways Security team for proper handling and procedures.
Commending Zakari’s integrity, the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) described his actions as an outstanding display of honesty and professionalism.
In a statement, the company said Zakari’s conduct reflects SAHCO’s core values of integrity and excellence, adding that his actions set “a standard worth emulating.”
The company also celebrated him for demonstrating that honesty remains a vital virtue in the aviation industry and beyond.
