Friday, 4 July 2025

Passenger dies mid-flight on Emirates route to Sydney

EMIRATES AIRBUS A380-842 A6-EVM (MSN 264)

A long-haul Emirates flight from Dubai (DXB/OMDB) to Sydney (SYD/YSSY) turned tragic after a 66-year-old man died mid-flight, leading to delays and an onboard emergency response. Flight EK412 departed Dubai International Airport at 10:30 am on and landed at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport around 6:30 am on the 1st of July.

During the 14-hour journey aboard the Airbus A380, the man experienced a serious medical emergency. Emergency responders, including the Australian Federal Police and paramedics from New South Wales Ambulance, met the plane upon arrival. 

Despite immediate life-saving efforts by the flight crew, who attempted CPR, and emergency services on the ground, the man could not be revived. Authorities at the scene confirmed that the man had passed away, reportedly from natural causes.

Emirates acknowledged the incident in a statement, confirming the passenger was found unresponsive and that all required protocols were followed. The airline noted that the arrival process was briefly delayed allowing officials to conduct a thorough investigation, also affecting the connecting service to Christchurch. Emirates extended its condolences to the passenger's family.


OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE MANS FAMILY AND FRIENDS

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