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Kenya Airways has confirmed that a passenger aboard one of its planes died while on a flight to Nairobi from New York.
In a statement issued on Tuesday 23rd August, Kenya Airways said that the passenger fell in midair, forcing flight KQ003Â to divert the plane to Casablanca, Morocco.
The passenger whose identity is not yet revealed succumbed upon arriving at the airport.
STATEMENT: Diversion of KQ003 Flight From New York to Nairobi pic.twitter.com/eOEcuZ70Ss
— Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) August 23, 2022
“On arrival in Casablanca, medical personnel at the airport found the passenger unresponsive and was confirmed to have passed away.
“We convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,
“We sincerely apologize to our other guests for the inconvenience,” KQ said.