Pregnant woman assaulted on British Airways flight from Amsterdam to London

On August 19, a pregnant woman named Parul Patel, who was 11 weeks along, experienced a distressing incident while flying from Amsterdam to London with her partner. While standing in the aisle, a male passenger aggressively pushed her aside, accusing her of cutting in front of him. He threatened her with violence, saying, 'Don't think I won't punch you in the f***ing face.' This encounter left Ms. Patel in shock, prompting her to request security assistance from the cabin crew. Despite her report of the incident, Ms. Patel felt that her concerns were not taken seriously by the airline staff. Following the flight, she was offered a £50 voucher, which she deemed inadequate given the severity of the assault. The situation escalated when she encountered the same man in the arrivals hall, where he verbally attacked her again, cursing at her and her unborn child. The airline acknowledged the incident, stating that a member of the cabin crew had offered assistance and that the matter was reported to the police. However, the police found that independent witnesses did not corroborate Ms. Patel's account, leading to a decision not to pursue further investigation. This experience has left Ms. Patel feeling unsafe and demoralized, particularly in light of the broader issues of violence against women. She expressed her frustration at being perceived as the aggressor in a situation where she was the victim, highlighting the emotional toll such incidents can take on individuals.