You got the images here! The female passenger on board a Caribbean Airlines flight from Jamaica to New York giving birth on the flight.
Yes, the baby was delivered by the flight crew. Both mother and baby are reported to be doing fine and kudos to the flight crew for going beyond the call of duty.
Caribbean Airlines said the “medical event” occurred on flight BW 005, which departed from Kingston, Jamaica, on April 4. In a statement, CAL said, “Upon arrival, the mother and newborn were attended to by medical personnel and are receiving the necessary care.”
In audio published by CBS News, an air traffic controller can be heard telling the pilot to suggest the passenger name the baby “Kennedy,” as the plane was scheduled to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
There was no emergency declared during the flight, Caribbean Airlines added. “The airline commends the professionalism and measured response of its crew, who managed the situation in accordance with established procedures, ensuring the safety and comfort of all onboard.”
Caribbean Airlines welcomes pregnant customers onboard without medical clearance through the end of their 32nd week of pregnancy. “Between the 32nd and 35th week, medical clearance is mandatory,” the airline said on its website.
Passengers are not permitted to fly after 35 weeks of pregnancy. The carrier did not specify how far along the passenger who gave birth was. The flight landed safely at 11.35 am.
