A TRAVELER died during a Fiji Airways flight after suffering a medical emergency.
On Saturday, a 41-year-old man reportedly needed medical intervention an hour and a half before his flight was scheduled to land at San Francisco International Airport.
Although the passenger’s name was not released, the airline revealed that he was an American citizen who was flying to California that morning on flight FJ870.
“Despite the best efforts of our cabin crew and an onboard doctor who provided immediate assistance, the passenger unfortunately passed away,” the airline said in a statement.
The crew reportedly attended to the man immediately, declaring his circumstances a medical emergency.
The flight was given priority landing by SFO authorities, where they were met by the appropriate authorities necessary to deal with the situation.
“Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time,” the airline said.
He also thanked the staff for the way the situation was handled.
“We commend our cabin crew and attending physician for their quick and professional response to this emergency,” the spokesperson said.
“Fiji Airways remains committed to the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew and we are cooperating fully with the authorities as they manage this situation.”
A FLIGHT TO FIJI
A flight from Fiji to San Francisco can take up to 10 hours and 30 minutes on average.
Fiji Airways is the country’s national airline, known for flying around the world.
Passengers can expect an included meal as well as in-flight entertainment, according to the website.
They are known to serve many areas of the South Pacific, Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand.
The airline was founded in 1947, but only began operating in 1951.
“It is not easy to operate a reliable airline with a wide network from a small country in the middle of the Pacific,” said former CEO John Campbell during the company meeting. 60th anniversary.
“There are logistical, training, spare parts inventory and skills retention and development issues that an airline based in a major market does not face.
“The fact that the airline was able to overcome these barriers is a credit to its people and a testament to their commitment and frequent personal sacrifice.”
He stated that the airline has not only been a pride and joy for those who work there, but also for the country.
“The citizens of Fiji can be proud of the global success of their airline, which is truly the critical link between Fiji and the world and has been and we hope will continue to be fully committed to serving Fiji’s aviation needs.
“I believe this is what Harold Gatty hoped for when he established the airline.”
The US Sun has reached out to Fiji Airlines for more information.
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