Spanish police probe claim family boarded easyJet flight with deceased relative.

Spanish Guardia Civil officers are currently investigating an extraordinary incident at Málaga Airport (AGP) after a British passenger was pronounced dead aboard an easyJet flight bound for London. The investigation centers on allegations that the elderly woman’s family attempted to board the aircraft, pushing her in a wheelchair, despite her potentially already being deceased. The situation escalated when cabin crew intervened shortly before the aircraft was due to depart, prompting a request for medical assistance. The flight was subsequently delayed and eventually cancelled, causing significant disruption and distress to other passengers.

Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the passenger’s fitness to fly. While witnesses claim the family insisted the woman was merely fatigued, easyJet confirmed that the passenger had been cleared to travel and possessed the necessary documentation allowing her to board. This incident raises significant procedural questions about how air carriers assess the health of vulnerable travelers, as airlines typically rely on provided medical certificates, with final authority resting with the flight crew to deny boarding if a passenger appears unfit.

Authorities have not confirmed the exact time or location of death, and a post-mortem examination is pending to establish whether the woman passed away before reaching the gate or during the boarding process. Spanish police have stressed that inquiries remain ongoing, and no charges have been announced. easyJet has publicly expressed condolences and stated its full cooperation with the continuing investigation.