Gulf Air flight diverted after crew member suffers heart attack
MANAMA, November 22, 2022
Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, has confirmed that its flight No. GF19 from Bahrain International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Tuesday (November 22) was diverted to land in Erbil, Iraq, following a crew member suffering a heart attack.
The airline said the heart attack led to the crew member's demise in Erbil.
"The national carrier expresses its deepest condolences to the crew member’s family and loved ones, and confirms that the flight resumed to Paris as scheduled," it said.
"Gulf Air reassures that the safety of its passengers and crew comes at the top of its priorities, and thanks the affected flight’s passengers for their patience and understanding," it added. - TradeArabia News Service
