KLM airline finds dead stowaway, urges stricter checks

KLM Royal Dutch Airline has urged Nigerian aviation authorities to ensure stricter scrutiny after officials found a dead stowaway in the plane’s wheel well on Monday. The stowaway had tucked himself into the rears of the aeroplane, hoping to land in London.

KLM said it had begun an investigation into the incident. In its statement, the airlines explained that stowaways face extreme temperatures that can drop to as low as minus fifty degrees during longer flights.

“This makes survival virtually impossible, and hypothermia is likely to be a contributing factor in this case.

“Sometimes they survive, but most of the time it goes wrong given the sharp drop in temperature. On longer flights, temperatures can go down to minus fifty degrees, impossible to survive.”

“Despite the risks, some stowaways still attempt to use this method to travel without proper documentation or authorisation, often seeking a better life or escaping difficult situations in their home countries.

“The discovery of this deceased stowaway highlights the need for increased security measures and thorough inspections of aircraft before departure to prevent such incidents from occurring. Airlines and aviation authorities regularly review and update their security protocols to ensure the safety and security of passengers and crew onboard.”