The passenger was declared dead after landing.
Cabin crew working on an Emirates flight found a passenger had become “unresponsive” moments before landing in the UK and despite their best efforts, was later declared dead.
Doctors and staff on the the Emirates flight EK067 raced to the aid of the man, just as the jet was preparing to make its landing at Stansted Airport on February 8, reports The Mirror.
The flight had departed Dubai for the UK but it wasn’t until the end of the journey that the man was found in an apparent medical emergency.
Flight attendants and other medical professionals on board the flight attempted to provide emergency medical attention to the passenger, Emirates confirmed in a statement. However, despite their best efforts, he remained “unresponsive”.
After the plane landed at Stansted, it was confirmed by authorities that the man had died. An Emirates spokesperson said that the airline offered its “deepest condolences” to the passenger’s loved ones.
A statement from the airline read: “On Emirates flight EK067 from Dubai to London Stansted on February 8, cabin crew found a passenger unconscious as the aircraft was preparing for descent. Our crew, assisted by doctors on board, provided immediate emergency support; however, the passenger remained unresponsive.
“Upon arrival, local medical authorities met the aircraft and confirmed that the passenger had sadly passed away. Emirates offers its deepest condolences to the passenger’s family and loved ones.”