EasyJet has stated that its crew members made every effort to assist a passenger who tragically passed away during a flight to Lanzarote. The unnamed passenger died on flight EJU6775 shortly after departing from Nantes Loire Atlantique airport in France on Tuesday. The airline spokesperson confirmed that trained medical staff onboard attempted to help the passenger before their unfortunate demise.
Despite the crew’s best efforts, the passenger could not be saved. The captain issued a distress signal and executed a standard landing procedure. The exact cause of the passenger’s death has not been disclosed yet. The airline expressed condolences to the passenger’s family and friends, emphasizing that passenger and crew safety is their top priority.
EasyJet informed The Mirror that flight EJU4775 from Nantes to Lanzarote had to make an expedited landing due to a passenger needing urgent medical attention. Emergency services met the flight upon landing, causing significant delays and affecting the return flight to France.
In a separate incident, a father issued a cautionary tale after his son’s sudden death on a flight to Bulgaria. Chris Neill fell ill while traveling with his sons on a flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Burgas. The flight made an emergency landing in Cologne, where Chris suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away despite efforts by an off-duty paramedic onboard.
Following his son’s tragic death, Chris’s father, Mal, highlighted the importance of valid travel insurance. Mal emphasized the financial struggles faced after Chris’s passing, as he had mistakenly believed he was covered by insurance through his bank account, which had lapsed after changing banks. Mal urged people to always verify their insurance coverage before traveling to avoid potential risks.
