Qatar Airways has expressed condolences to the bereaved family and stated that it is fully cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation.
An 85-year-old vegetarian passenger reportedly choked to death after being advised by Qatar Airways crew to eat around the meat in a non-vegetarian meal. The incident occurred on a flight from Doha to Zanzibar.
The passenger, identified as R.M. Patel, was reportedly served a non-vegetarian meal despite requesting a vegetarian one. When he expressed his concern, the cabin crew allegedly suggested he pick out the meat and consume the rest of the meal.
Following this suggestion, Patel is said to have choked. Medical assistance was provided on board, but the efforts were unsuccessful, and he passed away. The incident raises questions about the airline’s handling of dietary requests and passenger safety.
The article does not provide further details on the specific flight date, flight number, or the passenger’s travel companions or any specific actions taken by the airline post-incident beyond the initial crew response.
Key Points
* 85-year-old vegetarian passenger choked to death.
* Incident occurred on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Zanzibar.
* Passenger requested a vegetarian meal but was allegedly served a non-vegetarian meal.
* Cabin crew reportedly advised the passenger to eat around the meat.
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