EasyJet passenger dies onboard flight to UK

‘Medical assistance was provided to the passenger onboard and the crew requested paramedics to attend upon landing to provide further medical assistance, however the passenger sadly passed away,’ said the airline

A passenger has died onboard an easyJet flight to the UK (AFP via Getty Images)

An airline passenger has died onboard an easyJet flight from Spain to the UK.

The airline said the incident, which happened on New Year’s Day, occurred on a flight from Alicante to Newcastle.

The person was given medical assistance onboard and cabin crew requested that paramedics meet the plane when it arrived in Newcastle, but the passenger died before landing.

It is not known who the passenger was or how their death occurred.

In a statement to The Independent, the airline said: “easyJet can confirm that a passenger was taken ill onboard flight EZY6418 from Alicante to Newcastle on 1 January.

“Medical assistance was provided to the passenger onboard and the crew requested paramedics to attend upon landing to provide further medical assistance, however the passenger sadly passed away.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the passenger and we are offering support and assistance at this difficult time.

“The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is our highest priority.”