A woman has died after collapsing on a flight mid-air, despite the heroic efforts of fellow passengers who fought to save her life.
The woman, believed to be 67 years old, suffered a cardiac arrest onboard an easyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Three passengers, including a nurse, tirelessly performed CPR for 50 minutes in a desperate attempt to save the woman’s life as the plane was diverted to an airport in northern Spain.
Tragically, the woman passed away before they could reach medical assistance. Upon landing, passengers were disembarked as police and paramedics boarded the aircraft.
One passenger who performed CPR on the woman told the Liverpool Echo: "I spoke to her husband afterwards and just said I'm so sorry. We tried everything to keep her alive.
“We tried our best but she died onboard the plane. I was with my wife, daughter and son-in-law when the staff asked for assistance.
"The staff got an oxygen tank and a defibrillator while myself, a nurse and a physiotherapist took it in turns to perform CPR on the woman.
“When we landed police, paramedics and the CID team came onto the plane before we all got off."
An easyJet spokesperson said in a statement: "Flight EZY3366 from Tenerife to Liverpool on March 25 was required to divert to Santiago–Rosalía de Castro where it was met by paramedics due to a customer onboard requiring urgent medical attention.
"The well-being of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's highest priority.
“Our crew are trained to respond to medical issues and did everything possible during the flight, along with a medical professional who was assisting on board.
"We have remained in contact with the family and are continuing to offer our support and assistance.”
