Serious incident on flight with deceased passenger
December 20, 2025
A serious incident occurred on an EasyJet flight from Malaga to London, as passengers reported that relatives boarded a deceased 89-year-old woman on the plane. The crew realized the situation before take-off, leading to a return to the ground and a nearly 12-hour flight delay. EasyJet claimed that the woman had a fitness to fly certificate and was alive during boarding. The incident highlighted the complexities of repatriating human remains. Many passengers expressed outrage over the pre-flight screening process.