EasyJet passenger dies mid-flight en route to Lanzarote; crew attempt life-saving measures
Flight EJU6775 from Nantes to Lanzarote landed after a medical emergency; passenger identity and cause of death not disclosed, investigation ongoing
A passenger on EasyJet flight EJU6775 to Lanzarote died mid-flight on Tuesday as the aircraft began its descent toward the Canary Island. Crews performed life-saving measures, and the captain issued a distress signal before a routine landing was carried out. The passenger’s identity has not been released, and the cause of death is not yet known.
The flight departed Nantes Loire Atlantique airport in France and was en route to the Spanish island when responders were activated on board. easyJet said its crews are trained to respond to medical emergencies and that they did everything possible during the flight. The airline added that its thoughts are with the passenger’s family and friends and that it would provide full support to them during this difficult time. The well-being and safety of passengers and crew are always easyJet’s top priority.
French media reported that a significant delay was caused on the return flight due to the incident. It was not immediately clear how long the disruption lasted or whether the delay affected other services. Daily Mail, among others, sought comment from easyJet but had not received a response at the time of publication.
The incident comes a few months after a Jet2 aircraft diverted to the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela in February when a passenger on a Tenerife–to–Nottingham flight became gravely ill. Emergency services met the plane on arrival, and the passenger—believed to be in his 70s—was pronounced dead at the airport. Jet2 confirmed the diversion and conveyed condolences to the family and friends of the passenger. Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the causes or identity in that case, and similar ongoing investigations typically focus on medical conditions rather than aircraft malfunction.
As with the EasyJet flight, investigators will review onboard medical procedures, crew responses, and communications with air traffic control to determine what happened and whether any changes to procedures are warranted in the future.