Baby born mid-air on Paris-bound Emirates flight
The flight was then diverted to Cyprus where the woman and baby were taken to a hospital.
DUBAI (Daily Dunya) - A female passenger gave birth mid-air on a Emirates flight bound to Paris from Dubai.
The flight was then diverted to Cyprus where after landing on airport the woman and the baby were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical assistance.
"Emirates can confirm that a passenger travelling onboard Emirates flight EK075, gave birth en route from Dubai to Paris on 12 May," an Emirates spokesperson said in a statement. "We have supported the passenger during this period and her health and safety has of course been paramount."
"As a result, the flight was diverted to Larnaca International Airport. The aircraft was refuelled and re-departed for Paris after a delay of approximately five hours," the spokesperson added. "The wellbeing and safety of our passengers and crew are of utmost important to Emirates and will not be compromised."
Cyprus Airport also took to twitter and shared the ‘sweet surprise’.
They say great things come in small sizes. Well we received a sweet surprise today at #Larnaka #Airport. A baby delivered with an #A380! pic.twitter.com/5LJEqq4qQd
— Cyprus Airports (@CyprusAeropolis) May 12, 2017
