Elderly passenger dies on board Emirates flight from Dubai to Manchester
Emergency services rushed to the plane but the man had died mid-flight
A MAN died mid-air on a flight from Dubai to Manchester this morning.
The 71-year-old passenger was on the Emirates airliner from Dubai International Airport when he died.
A medical team rushed to meet the Boeing 777, which landed at around 7.30am at Manchester Airport, but were unable to save the man.
The cause of death has not yet been confirmed but there are reports the man was already ill before getting on the flight.
A Greater Manchester Police statement said: "At around 7:30am on Monday 20 June 2016, a 71-year-old man travelling on a flight from Dubai to Manchester Airport was found unresponsive by the cabin crew.
"Despite the best efforts of the cabin crew and paramedics at the scene, the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
"There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
It is understood passengers got off the flight before the body was removed.
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Emirates confirmed the man had died on Flight EK21.
A spokesman said: “Emirates can confirm that a passenger on board today’s Emirates flight EK 21 from Dubai to Manchester passed away during the flight.
“Emirates expresses its condolences to the family.”
A spokesman for Manchester Airport said Emirates was handling the situation and the airport had no involvement.
A spokesperson added: “Manchester Airport can confirm a passenger sadly passed away on an inbound flight this morning.
"Anyone with specific enquiries should contact the airline directly.”
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