A passenger, whose identity has not been revealed, died Monday onboard a Delta Airlines Flight DL54 flying from Atlanta to Lagos, Nigeria.
Delta Airline in a statement said the passenger was found unresponsive during the about 12-hour flight.
“A passenger on Delta Flight DL54 traveling from Atlanta to Lagos today, March 11, 2019, was found unresponsive before landing. Local medical professionals met the plane upon arrival and confirmed the passenger had sadly passed away. Delta Airlines extends its deepest condolences to the family at this sad time. As a matter of passenger privacy, Delta Airline will not release additional information,” the U.S. carrier said.