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Passenger Dies on Eurowings Flight as A320 Diverts to Bilbao

Passengers stayed overnight in Bilbao before the journey continued the next day.

Overview

  • Eurowings confirmed a passenger died on board flight EW7267 from Gran Canaria to Hamburg following a medical emergency.
  • The A320 made an unscheduled landing in Bilbao because of the onboard situation, according to the airline.
  • Cabin crew provided immediate care and attempted resuscitation, but the efforts were unsuccessful.
  • The flight carried six crew members and 175 passengers, and the trip was completed the following day after an overnight stay in Bilbao.
  • Eurowings expressed condolences to the passenger’s relatives, and separate reports have suggested a heart attack and travel with his daughter, which the airline has not confirmed.