An easyJet flight from Málaga to London Gatwick was thrown into chaos after an 89-year-old British grandmother was found dead on board, with fellow passengers making disturbing claims that she was already deceased when she was wheeled onto the aircraft.
Disturbing Claims from Onboard Witnesses
According to multiple passenger accounts reported by The Sun, the elderly woman appeared "lifeless" and "clearly not ok" from the moment she was brought onto the flight EZY8664 in a wheelchair. Personal trainer and wellbeing expert Petra Boddington, who was on the 11.15am service, stated that many travellers immediately suspected the worst. "People turned in their seats and went, 'Oh my god, she looks dead'," Ms Boddington said. She added that "anybody with eyes could see that she was not fit to fly."
The situation took a more macabre turn as other passengers alleged the woman's carers attempted to disguise her condition. Ms Boddington reported claims from fliers seated in front of her who said they saw the attendants propping up the woman's head, an act that drew immediate parallels to the dark comedy film Weekend at Bernie's for many online.
Airline's Firm Rebuttal and Medical Certificate
easyJet has firmly rejected the narrative that the passenger was dead upon boarding. A spokesperson for the budget airline stated: "She was permitted to fly because she had a medical ‘fit to fly’ certificate and was being supported by medical personnel during her journey." The airline emphasised that it was only after boarding that the customer required medical assistance and sadly passed away.
The grandmother, who was travelling with two carers, was seated in a special assistance seat. The flight was due to depart at 11.15am but during final pre-flight checks as the plane taxied, cabin crew discovered the woman was unresponsive. A doctor on board was called and pronounced her dead.
Passenger Outrage and Flight Disruption
The incident caused a 12-hour delay as the aircraft was turned around on the runway before takeoff. Another passenger, Tracy-Ann Kitching, took to Facebook to express her fury, directly addressing easyJet: "Why did you let a dead person on our flight?!" She also criticised the special assistance service, stating they should have raised an issue.
Ms Kitching described seeing the woman being wheeled past, with someone holding her head. She confirmed a doctor on board had stated the woman was "already dead when they put her in her seat." Despite her anger at the situation, she expressed empathy for the deceased woman's family and the cabin crew, praising the co-pilot for his handling of the distressing event.
easyJet has extended its sympathies, saying: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the customer who sadly passed away and we are offering support and assistance at this difficult time." The airline maintains that the wellbeing of passengers and crew is its highest priority. The exact time of the woman's death remains unclear, leaving a cloud of mystery over the deeply unsettling event.
