United Airlines Flight UA36 declared a medical emergency before landing in Edinburgh, prompting an immediate emergency response.
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Today, two passenger flights had to change their course to Shannon Airport (SNN) due to medical emergencies declared by their flight crews.
An AirAsia flight with a destination of Kuala Lumpur made an emergency landing at Chennai International airport on Thursday night after a passenger reported experiencing chest pain, according to an official.
An IndiGo Airline flight from Delhi to Doha, 6E-1736, was diverted to Karachi airport in Pakistan after a medical emergency. The passenger, a Nigerian, was certified dead on arrival by the airport medical staff, according to IndiGo Airline.
All cabin crew are trained in advanced first aid and aviation medicine and must complete yearly exams to show proficiency. Prior to flights, the cabin crew follows a briefing in which they must respond to questions not only on safety and emergency procedures but also on medical emergencies, to show that their knowledge is up-to-date and ready for any future eventuality.