Overview
- The Civil Guard in Malaga confirmed the woman was pronounced dead on the aircraft before departure.
- Flight EZY8070 returned to stand for emergency response and later departed for Gatwick roughly 12 hours late.
- EasyJet said the customer was alive when she boarded with a fit-to-fly certificate and then required urgent medical assistance before passing away.
- Multiple passengers allege the woman looked unresponsive at boarding and say relatives told staff she was 'just tired,' with one claiming a family member said 'we're doctors' and an on-board doctor confirmed death.
- Authorities have not announced any arrests, and the case has raised questions about medical clearance, special-assistance procedures and cross-border handling of remains.