A flight operated by Transavia from Hurghada to Amsterdam has come under scrutiny after it emerged that a woman and a young girl spent the entire six-hour journey seated in the cockpit due to overbooking.
The airline confirmed that an internal investigation has been launched but did not provide further details. In its statement, Transavia emphasized that its policies regarding cockpit access and jumpseat usage comply with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations. The airline also noted that the captain holds final responsibility for flight safety and may exercise discretion within defined rules.
Meanwhile, the Dutch aviation authority Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT) stated that it has not initiated a formal investigation, but described the situation as “undesirable.” The authority reminded that aviation personnel are expected to report such incidents, though it may not be treated as a formal case unless safety or procedural violations are confirmed.
ILT also highlighted that under certain conditions, EASA regulations do allow non-crew individuals limited access to the cockpit, depending on circumstances.
