Flight Grounded After Family Wheels ‘Dead’ Relative onto Plane

An international flight headed to London was abruptly stopped on the runway after passengers raised horrifying concerns that an elderly woman onboard had already died.

According to witness accounts shared, the incident unfolded on an easyJet flight traveling from Málaga, Spain, to Gatwick Airport in London. Passengers claimed an 89-year-old British woman was wheeled onto the plane by five relatives, who told airline staff she was unwell and asleep. Several witnesses alleged that a boarding clerk questioned the woman’s condition but was reassured by her family that she was simply tired. One passenger said they overheard a relative insist, “It’s OK, we’re doctors.”

Passengers grew increasingly alarmed once the woman was seated. Some said she appeared completely unresponsive as the aircraft began taxiing toward the runway. According to those onboard, cabin crew were eventually alerted that the woman had died. The plane stopped just short of takeoff and returned to the gate.

Spanish authorities later confirmed police were called to the aircraft. A spokesperson for the Civil Guard in Málaga said the woman was pronounced dead on the plane. The incident caused major disruption, with passengers reportedly delayed for nearly 12 hours.

EasyJet, however, strongly disputed claims that the woman was deceased when she boarded. In a statement, the airline said the passenger was alive at the time of boarding and had medical documentation clearing her to fly.

“Flight EZY8070 from Málaga to London Gatwick returned to stand prior to departure due to a customer onboard requiring urgent medical assistance,” an easyJet spokesperson said. “The flight was met by emergency services; however, the customer sadly passed away.”

Despite the airline’s explanation, some passengers were unconvinced. One frustrated traveler wrote online, “EasyJet, when did you start letting dead people onto planes? Seriously!”

The shocking incident has sparked heated debate online and raised serious questions about airline medical screening and boarding procedures.

The story was first reported by Mail Online.