A video recorded during a Swiss Air flight has triggered a privacy investigation after it was shared without permission by airline staff. The video shows a couple in an intimate act in a restricted area of the aircraft. The footage was captured using security cameras controlled from the cockpit.
The incident occurred during a 12-hour flight in November, traveling from Bangkok, Thailand, to Zurich, Switzerland. Reports suggest that crew members recorded the couple after they entered the plane’s kitchen area. Screenshots from the video show the woman kneeling before the man.
The video later appeared on social media with a caption mocking the situation. This sparked outrage over the violation of privacy.
Swiss Air promises accountability
Swiss Air has begun an investigation to address potential privacy violations. The airline assured that those responsible would face disciplinary actions. Swiss Air spokesperson Meike Fuhlrott stated that filming passengers without consent goes against the company’s policies and privacy rules.
Fuhlrott explained that the crew should have intervened to stop the incident rather than recording it. She noted that Swiss Air’s crew members are known for their professionalism and respect for passengers. However, she condemned both the video and the disrespectful caption attached to it.
“We want to know exactly what happened and how these recordings came out,” Fuhlrott stated. She added that the behavior shown in the video does not match the standards Swiss Air expects from its employees. The airline emphasized that passenger trust and respect are their top priorities.
Security cameras are not for spying on passengers
Swiss Air clarified that the cameras used to capture the incident are for security purposes. These cameras were installed after the 9/11 attacks to monitor activity near the cockpit door. The goal is to prevent unauthorized access to the cockpit, not to monitor passengers.
Fuhlrott explained that the cameras are meant only for security checks outside the cockpit door. The cameras do not run continuously, and pilots are allowed to use them only in special security-related situations.
Swiss Air also criticized the couple’s actions in the video, calling their behavior inappropriate. The airline noted that most passengers follow rules and behave respectfully during flights.
As the investigation continues, Swiss Air has promised to uphold strict standards of privacy and professionalism. The airline aims to ensure such violations do not happen again. Passengers’ trust and comfort remain key priorities for the airline, and any breaches of these values will be dealt with seriously.