Air Hostess Reveals Shocking Truth: What Happens When a Passenger Dies Mid-Flight?

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News18•27-01-2026, 09:12
Air Hostess Reveals Shocking Truth: What Happens When a Passenger Dies Mid-Flight?
- •Former flight attendant Barbara Bacilieri exposes the secret protocols airlines follow when a passenger dies during a flight.
- •Airlines have a special protocol for in-flight deaths, which are not common but do occur, kept hidden from other passengers.
- •Crew checks vital signs, administers CPR, informs the captain, and seeks a doctor among passengers; no one is officially declared dead until landing.
- •If a death occurs, options include emergency landing or continuing to the destination; bodies are moved to empty seats or, in extreme cases, the galley.
- •Barbara recounted an incident where a deceased passenger was made to appear sleeping with a mask and blanket to avoid panic.
Why It Matters: Airlines have secret protocols for in-flight deaths, prioritizing dignity and preventing passenger panic.
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