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British Airways flight diverted as passenger gives birth

Last updated: May 2, 2014, 15:04 UTC
Published: Friday, May 2, 2014, at 15:04 UTC
Category: Emergency News
Author: Melanie Kraft
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A flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger went into premature labour and gave birth on board.The 30-year-old woman, who was 26 weeks into her pregnancy, was one of 296 passengers aboard the British Airways Boeing 777 which was flying from Nigeria to London.The crew diverted to Palma in Majorca when the woman went into labour. BA crew helped medical staff based at the airport with the birth.

ByMelanie Kraft
Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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