A pregnant woman, who was 28 weeks pregnant, gave birth on a Turkish Airlines flight late last week. The baby girl was delivered by the flight crew when they were halfway through their flight from Guinea to the neighbouring country of Burkina Faso.
The plane was cruising at an altitude of 42,000 feet when the crew noticed the expectant mum was experiencing labour pains.
The crew immediately helped the woman by laying her across 3 seats so she could give birth.
No comment has been made by the airline whether a doctor or medical staff were on board to help with the delivery, but photos were taken onboard the flight after the baby was born, with the crew besotted with the newborn.
When the plane landed, mum and baby were taken to a hospital in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. NBC News reported both mum and baby are in good health.
The Turkish Airlines website states expectant mums less than 28 weeks pregnant are able to travel without pause, but between 28 weeks and 35 weeks, a doctor’s certificate must declare the expectant mum is fit for travel.
There are rumours the newborn may get free flights for life, but nothing has been confirmed or guaranteed.
Congratulations to the new mum and well done to the crew on board the flight who assisted with the delivery of the precious ‘cargo’.
