A Dubai-bound Emirates flight was forced to divert to Kuwait on Monday when crew were made aware that a passenger was unresponsive, Per Second News gathered.
En route from London, the aircraft was diverted to Kuwait and landed, confirmed the airline in a statement on Monday.
As per privacy policy, the airline did not elaborate on the cause of death.
“Emirates flight EK030 from London to Dubai on 4th December 2017, was diverted to Kuwait due to a passenger being unresponsive,” the spokersperson said in an emailed statement.
Under existing Emirates airline policy, emergency diversions to nearest airports during mid-flight are necessary when a passenger’s health is in immediate danger.
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