Baby on board
A Kerala woman gave birth to a baby boy on Jet Airways as it flew at 35,000 feet, the airline said on Monday.
The mother, a 29-year-old C. Jose, went into premature labour on the flight between Damman in Saudi Arabia and Kochi.
How it happened
While the Boeing 737 with 162 passengers on board was still over the Arabian Sea, the cabin crew requested on the public announcement system for a doctor to come forward. But since there was none a female nurse travelling to Kerala, named Wilson, volunteered to help deliver the child along with the airline staff.
Jose was believed to have been around 32 weeks pregnant when she gave birth.
Jose was believed to have been around 32 weeks pregnant when she gave birth.
Flight diverted to Mumbai
The Boeing 737 flight, which had 162 passengers on board, was diverted to Mumbai where the woman and her newborn were rushed to a hospital near the airport.
An official at Mumbai's Holy Spirit hospital said that both the mother and baby boy were doing well.
An official at Mumbai's Holy Spirit hospital said that both the mother and baby boy were doing well.
Best birthday gift ever
The baby boy has received a free lifetime pass from the airline as his first birthday gift. "Being the first baby to be born in-flight for the airline, Jet Airways is pleased to offer the newly-born a free lifetime pass for all his travel on Jet Airways," the airline said in a statement.
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