A shocking incident involving an Aeromexico cabin crew member has sparked outrage and concern over passenger privacy. The crew member was allegedly caught on camera filming up a female passenger's skirt during boarding.
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The incident occurred on Aeromexico flight AM 520 from Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN). A video clip, which has since gone viral, appears to show a male flight attendant in a squatting position, seemingly sliding a mobile phone with the camera lens faced up while a female passenger wearing a skirt boarded the flight.
The video was captured by another passenger who noticed the flight attendant's suspicious behavior. The passenger then sent the video clip to a journalist, who subsequently uploaded it on social media. The video has since sparked widespread outrage and calls for stricter measures to ensure passenger safety and privacy. In response to the incident, Aeromexico issued a statement expressing regret over the situation and assured that it would not tolerate inappropriate conduct in its operations. The airline also announced that it would be launching an investigation into the incident. The act of taking non-consensual photographs under a person's skirt, known as upskirting, is considered illegal in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and India. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining passenger safety and privacy in all aspects of air travel.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what actions will be taken against the accused flight attendant and what measures Aeromexico will implement to prevent such incidents in the future. The incident has also raised broader questions about the need for airlines globally to review their policies and training to ensure the safety and dignity of all passengers.
