If a passenger dies inflight and there is NOT a doctor present, which actions are taken?

• A. Contact Med Link; Med Link authorise whether cabin crew continue/cease resuscitation; place deceased in seat with seat belt on, seat back, blanket on and eye covers on; relocate other passengers away; during landing seat must be back upright.
• B. Do nothing until landing.
• C. Open doors during flight.
• D. Move the deceased to the galley.

Answer: (A)

When a passenger dies in flight and there isn’t a doctor on board, the correct approach is to involve medical guidance from a remote service (Med Link) to decide whether resuscitation should continue or be ceased. This ensures decisions about life-saving efforts are made by medical professionals rather than by crew alone. If the medical advice is to continue or stop resuscitation, the crew follows that direction. Meanwhile, the deceased should be treated with dignity: position them securely in their seat with the seat belt fastened, the seat back upright, and a blanket and eye covers placed to preserve privacy and minimize disturbance to other passengers. To maintain a calm cabin, nearby passengers are discreetly relocated or counseled as needed. In addition, during landing the seat should remain back upright to keep aisles clear and to facilitate any necessary procedures. Opening doors midflight or moving the body to the galley are not appropriate actions in this scenario.