German passenger dies on Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong

An aircraft from Cathay Pacific. Photo from Cathay Pacific's Twitter

The South China Morning Post reported that the incident occurred on Sunday. Hong Kong police were notified about the condition of the man, 71, just before the plane was set to leave. Although immediate assistance was provided, the passenger lost consciousness.

He was quickly taken off the aircraft and transported to North Lantau Hospital, where he was declared deceased. Police have announced plans for an autopsy to ascertain the exact cause of death.

The Standard stated that Cathay Pacific has acknowledged the incident and noted that the flight, initially set to depart at 8:59 p.m., was delayed until 9:49 p.m. The delay allowed for necessary procedures such as cleaning, disinfection, and the reconfiguration of first aid equipment.

A representative for the airline expressed deep regret over the incident and confirmed that condolences had been extended to the deceased’s family.