Baby dies on Air France flight

AIR FRANCE AIRBUS A320-214 F-HBNB (MSN 4402)

A tragic medical emergency has unfolded onboard an Air France long haul flight after an infant travelling for urgent treatment passed away mid-flight.

Air France confirmed that the incident occurred on flight AF815 from Nairobi (NBO/HKJK) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG/LFPG), which landed in France at 06:09 CET on the 25th of February. The infant reportedly suffered a fatal respiratory arrest while the aircraft was en route. 

According to the airline, the child had a serious heart condition and was travelling specifically to France to receive specialist medical care. As soon as the emergency became apparent, the cabin crew followed established medical protocols. The flight deck contacted Samu de Paris via satellite communications while the crew issued a call for medical professionals onboard. Several doctors responded and attempted resuscitation, but the efforts were unsuccessful.

The Boeing 787 9 involved in the incident continued to Paris, where authorities and medical teams met the aircraft on arrival. Air France said the child was accompanied during the journey and expressed its deepest condolences to the family, declining to share further details out of respect for their privacy.

Deepest condolences to the immediate family and friends. May you find strength, comfort, and peace as you navigate this difficult time.