Overview

• His expired Spanish passport and lack of a required visa prevented the 10-year-old from boarding his parents’ flight.
• Airport staff found him alone and alerted police, who notified the flight’s pilot of the unaccompanied minor.
• The boy remained in police care until August 2, when a relative came to collect him.
• Authorities have not yet filed formal charges or penalties against the parents more than three days after the episode.
• A TikTok video by airport employee Lilian brought widespread attention to the case and fueled debate over travel document checks and unaccompanied minor policies.