A MAN has died after being found unconscious as a flight was prepared to land at a major UK airport.
The man died while travelling on an Emirates flight headed to Stansted Airport from Dubai.
The flight’s cabin crew found the man unconscious on February 8 just as the aircraft was preparing to land.
Crew members alongside doctors on board the flight attempted to provide emergency medical attention, Emirates said in a statement.
But sadly, despite their best efforts the passenger remained “unresponsive”.
When the plane landed at Stansted, local medical authorities confirmed the man had tragically died.
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An Emirates spokesperson said: “On Emirates flight EK067 from Dubai to London Stansted on February 8, cabin crew found a passenger unconscious as the aircraft was preparing for descent.
“Our crew, assisted by doctors on board, provided immediate emergency support, however, the passenger remained unresponsive.
“Upon arrival, local medical authorities met the aircraft and confirmed that the passenger had sadly passed away. Emirates offers its deepest condolences to the passenger’s family and loved ones.”
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