"Student Faces Trial for Bomb Joke Leading to Fighter Jet Scramble"

An 18-year-old airline passenger faces a public disorder charge and potential fines of over $120,000 after joking about blowing up the plane and claiming to be a member of the Taliban on Snapchat. The Spanish Air Force scrambled fighter jets in response to the message, leading to significant costs. The passenger insists it was a private "bad joke" and expresses regret, but could still be ordered to pay the hefty sum if found guilty.