Passenger accused of alleged sexual assault on Avianca flight spoke out
César Augusto Rodríguez Muñoz, the passenger who starred in the disruptive behavior episode for which the Avianca flight had to return to El Dorado. Photo: Social networks and private archive
TL;DR
- An Avianca flight from Bogotá to Madrid returned to Bogotá due to an alleged sexual assault incident.
- The passenger accused, César Augusto Rodríguez Muñoz, stated he was under the influence of alcohol and denies the allegations.
- Avianca is taking a zero-tolerance approach and is pursuing legal actions, including potential civil lawsuits.
- The return of the aircraft incurred costs exceeding $40,000, including fuel, ground services, and flight rescheduling for 276 passengers.
- Avianca has stated that judicial authorities, not the airline, are responsible for formal notifications regarding legal processes.