Passenger dies aboard Delta Airlines en route Lagos

A passenger aboard Delta Airlines Flight DL54 yesterday died in the plane during the about 12-hour flight between the in Atlanta in the United States (U.S.) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport in, Lagos.

Sources closed to the airline said it is unprofessional to disclose the identity of the passenger without first informing the family.

In a statement, Delta Airline said local medical professionals met the plane upon arrival and confirmed the passenger had passed away.

The statement reads: “A passenger on Delta Flight DL54 travelling from Atlanta to Lagos today (yesterday), March 11, 2019, was found unresponsive before landing. Local medical professionals met the plane upon arrival and confirmed the passenger had sadly passed away.

“Delta Airlines extends its deepest condolences to the family at this sad time. As a matter of passenger privacy, Delta Airline will not release additional information.”