15.11.2026 23:51
A 36-year-old man on a passenger plane traveling from Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, to Málaga, Spain, was accused of sexually assaulting four flight attendants. The passenger, who was said to be under the influence of alcohol during the flight, was alleged to have tried to forcibly kiss the flight attendants and to have made physical contact with them. The suspect, who was detained after the plane's landing was brought forward, was released as part of the investigation after being taken to hospital.
The incident on a plane bound for Costa del Sol, one of Spain's tourism centers, raised allegations of violence and harassment against cabin crew. According to The Sun, the incident occurred during a flight from Amsterdam to Málaga on Monday, November 9.
It was reported that the 36-year-old passenger showed signs of heavy alcohol consumption and got up from his seat even though the seatbelt warning lights were on due to turbulence.
HE ASKED FOR MORE BEER AND ALLEGEDLY ATTACKED THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
According to The Sun, the passenger moved to the front of the plane, opened the curtains of the cabin crew area and asked for more beer. The suspect, who ignored the cabin crew's warnings to return to his seat, was said to have insulted the staff and used degrading language.
In statements given to police by four cabin crew members, it was alleged that the passenger tried to kiss them forcefully, grabbed them from behind and touched their bodies without consent, and harassed them.
As the situation escalated, other crew members and passengers reportedly intervened to prevent the incident from escalating further.
THE FLIGHT ROUTE WAS SHORTENED
It was stated that air traffic controllers intervened after the incidents on the plane got out of control. It was reported that the flight route was shortened to reduce the time the plane would spend in the air, and necessary arrangements were made for a priority landing at Málaga Airport.
According to information relayed by Spanish traffic controllers, the ENAIRE control center in Seville and the Málaga Airport control tower worked in coordination. The plane was given the opportunity for a direct and priority approach.
DETAINED AS SOON AS THE PLANE LANDED
After the plane landed at Málaga Airport, Guardia Civil teams entered the cabin and detained the suspect. The passenger, who was also alleged to have attacked a police officer, reportedly showed strong resistance during detention.
The suspect, who was said to be extremely agitated, was taken to hospital for a health check.
INVESTIGATED OVER 4 SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
The 36-year-old man was released pending investigation on four separate sexual assault charges and one charge of assaulting a public official. The judicial process regarding the incident is being conducted in two separate courts in Málaga.
It was reported that the investigation is ongoing and that the suspect has no conviction ruling against the charges. The identity of the passenger and the name of the airline operating the flight were not disclosed in the reports.