There are a number of similar stories to this - principally about "Lourdes" (sp?) in France.... .. .For those who say "why" look at the hassle and cost of declaring someone "dead" away from home.... .. .It is much cheaper to transport them on their "last journey" as an alive pax, and get the admin done at home. If no-one notices - all the better!. .. .Compare a lo-cost carrier 1 way fare v the cargo charge of "Human Remains" ?. .. .NoD