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Dead Woman Boards EasyJet Flight, Sparks 12-Hour Delay
19 Dec
Summary
- Elderly passenger was reportedly dead before boarding an easyJet flight.
- The incident caused a 12-hour delay for all passengers on the flight.
- Family claimed the passenger was only tired to allow her boarding.
An easyJet flight from Malaga to London Gatwick was significantly delayed after an elderly British passenger was discovered to be deceased shortly before takeoff. Witnesses reported that the 89-year-old woman was wheeled onto the plane by five relatives, who allegedly told airline staff she was just tired.
Upon realizing the passenger had passed away, the aircraft was returned to the stand, leading to an approximate 12-hour delay. Passengers expressed shock and outrage, questioning how an individual who appeared unwell or deceased could board a commercial flight. EasyJet maintained that the passenger possessed a fit-to-fly certificate and was alive at the time of boarding.
The incident prompted an investigation by the Civil Guard. While the airline expressed condolences and support for the family, passengers were provided with food and drink vouchers during the extensive delay. The complex protocols for transporting human remains across borders were highlighted, contrasting with the events on this passenger flight.
