Source: NDTV [India]
“Maximilian Arthur Fosh, a UK-based YouTuber, ‘died’ to get a refund from an airline for a flight he missed, he revealed in a recent video titled ‘I Technically Died.’ He discovered a loophole in the airline’s policy that allowed refunds in case of bereavement or death. … Fosh travelled to the Principality of Seborga, a micronation in Italy, known for its unrecognised status. He got a death certificate from Princess Nina Menegatto. He also met with the princess and learned about the micronation’s history. With the death certificate, Fosh submitted a refund request to the airline, which initially accepted it and asked for his bank details. However, his lawyer advised him not to proceed with the refund, calling it ‘fraudulent.’ … Fosh, with over 4.7 million followers on YouTube, created this content to showcase his creativity and challenge the airline’s policies.” (07/02/25)
https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/uk-based-youtuber-fakes-death-to-get-refund-from-airline-8816028