Woman dies on easyJet flight to UK

Three passengers heroically attempted to save a woman’s life after she suffered a suspected cardiac arrest during an easyJet flight.

The airline confirmed that a passenger required urgent medical attention after departing from Tenerife for Liverpool John Lennon Airport at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. Due to the medical emergency, the flight was diverted to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport in northern Spain. Passengers were provided overnight accommodations, and arrangements were made for them to continue their journey the following day, March 26.

According to witnesses, three passengers took turns performing CPR for nearly 50 minutes in an effort to revive the woman before the plane landed in northern Spain on Tuesday evening. One of the passengers, who chose to remain anonymous, shared that he was among those who tried to assist the woman. He explained, “I was traveling with my wife, daughter, and son-in-law when the crew requested assistance,” as reported by the Liverpool Echo.

He added, “The staff brought an oxygen tank and a defibrillator while a nurse, a physiotherapist, and I took turns administering CPR. We did everything we could, but unfortunately, she passed away onboard. Once we landed, police, paramedics, and the CID team boarded the plane before we were allowed to disembark.”

The 67-year-old woman was reportedly traveling back from the Canary Islands with her husband. A fellow passenger later expressed sympathy, saying, “I spoke to her husband afterward and told him how sorry I was. We did everything possible to try and save her.”

Another passenger praised the efforts of the airline staff and those who assisted, calling them “exemplary.” They noted, “When the woman fell ill, the pilot made an announcement asking for medical professionals. Three individuals stepped forward, and their efforts were incredible.”

In a statement, easyJet said, “Flight EZY3366 from Tenerife to Liverpool on March 25 was diverted to Santiago–Rosalía de Castro, where it was met by paramedics after a customer onboard required urgent medical assistance.”

They added, “The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew are always our highest priority. Our crew is trained to handle medical emergencies and worked alongside a medical professional onboard to provide assistance.”

The airline also confirmed that they have remained in contact with the woman’s family and continue to offer support.