Overview
- The Avianca Bogotá–Madrid flight AV46, which encountered a harsh odor March 11th, saw passengers report discomfort as crew searched the cabin while the jet flew over the Atlantic.
- Avianca canceled Yeferson Cossio’s return ticket, ended his carriage contract, and announced legal steps, saying it will not tolerate behavior that threatens safety or disrupts operations.
- Cossio says the device leaked by accident in his hand luggage, denies staging a prank, and claims the smell lasted about three minutes and posed no risk to the aircraft.
- A TikTok clip shows Cossio looking at the camera and placing an object behind a passenger, though outlets note it cannot be confirmed as the same item that caused the odor on AV46.
- Reports note stink bombs are not always named on banned‑item lists, yet rules against incapacitating gases could apply, and one legal view suggests the case may lead to civil or contract penalties rather than criminal charges if no injuries are found.