Couple Stuck for Four Hours Next to Deceased Passenger on Airplane

Despite this traumatic flight, the couple are now trying to enjoy their vacation. The airline, for its part, refuted their words.

“” “They looked a little frustrated, then they looked at me and saw that seats were available next to me, my wife was on the other side, we were in a row of four. They asked me, “Can you get rid of you?” And I just replied: “Yes, no problem”. Then they placed the lady on the chair where I was”Remembers Mitchell Ring.

Qatar Airways refutes the comments of the couple

The couple regrets several things about the management of the situation:

• First, they believe that the crew could have offered them to occupy other seats, the plane not being full.
• Then Mitchell Ring explains that he was forced to stay in his row of seats several hours after the aircraft landing, while a medical team removed the covers that covered the body.

“” “I don't really know how I feel and I would like to talk to someone to make sure I'm fine”Explained Mitchell Ring.

Qatar Airways published a press release addressed to NBC News, declaring that their thoughts were first on the side of the victim's family. The company also apologized, but however stipulated that the passengers had all been distributed over other seats and that it was a member of the crew who remained with the body.

What to do in the event of death on the plane?

According to a dedicated guide published by IATA, an international commercial organization of air transport companies, several recommendations are to be known in the event of the death of a passenger in full flight: it is first advised to immediately warn the captain, so that he can read the protocol specific to the company.

It is then recommended to move the passenger's body if possible in a seat without neighbors, or with as few passengers as possible. Finally, close the eyes of the corpse and put it in a mortuary bag or cover it with a blanket, covering it at least to the neck.

Finally, it is advisable to notify the passenger's family if they are not on the plane, as well as the local authorities. Once the plane has arrived at your destination, the passengers must be landed first, then wait for the arrival of the authorities, or that the airport staff take charge of the victim's family members.