US Passenger Sues EgyptAir for $5 Million Over Burns from Hot Tea Spill

A U.S. resident has filed a lawsuit against EgyptAir for $5 million after sustaining second-degree burns from a hot tea spill on a flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo (CAI), Egypt, on February 18, 2024. The 35-year-old passenger claims the incident caused “severe” and “permanent” injuries to her lower abdomen, right inner thigh, and buttocks.

According to the lawsuit filed in Brooklyn federal court, the tea spilled during unexpected turbulence shortly after the cabin crew served it. The complainant argues that the hot beverage did not have a lid to secure it, which led to the spill and the resulting burns. The lawsuit contends that the injury could have been avoided with proper precautions, such as providing a lid for the drink.

The passenger’s attorney also claims that the cabin crew failed to take necessary safety measures, including pausing beverage service or issuing a turbulence warning. The attorney pointed out that the flight attendants, allegedly aware of the incoming turbulence, did not take action to prevent the spill. Furthermore, the lawsuit asserts that the condition of the passenger’s seat tray contributed to the incident. The tray table was reportedly broken, preventing the cup from sitting securely, thus increasing the risk of the spill.

In addition to the tea spill, the legal filing highlights EgyptAir’s failure to maintain its tray tables properly and to provide lids for hot drinks. The lawsuit seeks $5 million in damages for pain, distress, and the long-term effects of the burns.

As of now, EgyptAir has not commented on the lawsuit. The court has hired an expert to assess the severity of the burns and their potential long-term impact.

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