A woman has tragically died on an easyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool, despite the valiant efforts of fellow passengers who fought to save her life. The incident occurred on March 25, when the woman, believed to be 67 years old, suffered a cardiac arrest mid-flight.

Emergency Landing in Spain

The easyJet flight, identified as EZY3366, was forced to make an emergency landing at Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport in northern Spain. Despite the diversion, the woman sadly passed away before medical assistance could be provided.

According to witnesses, a nurse and two other passengers performed CPR for 50 minutes in a desperate attempt to revive her. An oxygen tank and a defibrillator were brought by the cabin crew as the passengers took turns administering chest compressions.

One of the passengers who helped in the rescue said:
“I spoke to her husband afterwards and just said I’m so sorry. We tried everything to keep her alive. We tried our best but she died onboard the plane.”

The passenger, who was traveling with his family, added:
“The staff got an oxygen tank and a defibrillator while myself, a nurse and a physiotherapist took it in turns to perform CPR on the woman.”

Response After Landing

Upon landing, police, paramedics, and the CID team boarded the plane, and all remaining passengers were disembarked. The emergency responders took over the situation, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Statement from easyJet

An easyJet spokesperson expressed condolences and gratitude to those who tried to help, stating:
“Flight EZY3366 from Tenerife to Liverpool on March 25 was required to divert to Santiago–Rosalía de Castro where it was met by paramedics due to a customer onboard requiring urgent medical attention.”

The spokesperson emphasized that the well-being of passengers and crew is the airline’s highest priority and noted that the crew, along with a medical professional on board, did everything possible to assist. The airline has remained in contact with the woman’s family and is continuing to offer support.

Community Reaction

News of the incident has saddened many in the Liverpool community and beyond. Social media users have praised the courage and quick thinking of the passengers who stepped up to help in the crisis. One commenter wrote:
“Such a tragic situation, but those passengers who tried to save her are heroes. Thoughts are with her family.”

A Heartbreaking Loss

The woman’s death has left a profound impact on those who witnessed the emergency. As the investigation into the incident continues, easyJet has reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and support for the family during this difficult time.

If you or someone you know was affected by this incident and needs support, easyJet encourages passengers to reach out through their customer assistance channels.