A woman impersonated a flight attendant on Batik Air, was caught mid-flight, and apologized, citing embarrassment.

A 23-year-old woman from Palembang, Indonesia, was removed from Batik Air Flight ID 7058 before takeoff after allegedly impersonating a flight attendant. She wore a uniform resembling the airline’s crew attire and passed security screening with a valid boarding pass. Cabin crew noticed inconsistencies during the flight, including her inability to perform duties or answer basic questions, prompting authorities to intervene upon landing. The woman, Khairun Nisya, had previously applied for a flight attendant position but was not hired. She later apologized, citing embarrassment as her motive. The incident has raised concerns about aviation security and identification protocols, though Batik Air has not issued a public statement.