5. Flight Crew Must Not Declare Someone Dead
Fortunately, it doesn’t happen very often, but there have been some incidents where people died mid-flight. But what exactly happens when someone does pass away on a plane?
Well, since the flight crew aren’t medical professionals, they aren’t authorized to pronounce someone dead. In fact, according to them, it’s not uncommon for deal travelers to be left where they are. In a situation like this, flight attendants will check a person’s pulse to confirm death.
While the corpse is supposed to be moved to an empty row, if there’s no room on the plane, the body may be left where it is until the flight lands. The good news for other passengers is that the corpse will be covered in a blanket.
Obviously, in an emergency, a healthcare professional will be called, but if a passenger is found dead, there isn’t much to do.
