Why it matters
Affects Avianca loyalty members and route planners. Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
What happened
Avianca announced it is banning influencer Yeferson Cossio and pursuing legal action after he set off a stink bomb on flight AV46 from Bogotá (BOG) to Madrid (MAD) on March 11, 2026. The airline cited sections of its Contract of Carriage regarding disruptive behavior affecting safety, comfort, and sanitary conditions. The incident occurred over the Atlantic Ocean, preventing diversion. Cossio, who has nearly 20 million TikTok followers, claims the device was accidentally activated while he was retrieving a pencil case, rather than being a planned prank. Avianca terminated his contract of carriage and canceled his return journey. This serves as a concrete example of airline policy enforcement regarding inflight disruptions
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