Nearly an hour before its scheduled arrival at San Francisco International Airport, a tragic incident unfolded aboard a Fiji Airways flight. The airline reported that a 41-year-old male passenger experienced a sudden medical emergency. Despite the valiant efforts of the crew to aid him, the passenger tragically passed away. The Airbus crew, according to FlightAware, announced a medical emergency before successfully landing at San Francisco International Airport at 2:34 p.m. Fiji Airways ground operations workers and first responders awaited the aircraft’s landing to evacuate the deceased passenger. In the statement, the airline applauded the Airbus’ “cabin crew and assisting doctor for their swift and professional response to this emergency.”
The details surrounding the passenger’s death remain unknown. The airline reiterated their commitment to prioritizing the safety and welfare of both passengers and crew members, affirming that they are fully cooperating with the authorities as they manage this situation.