Kenya Airways (KQ) has confirmed the death of a passenger aboard its flight operating from New York to Kenya. According to the airline, the passenger passed away mid-flight on Monday August 22. In a statement released on Tuesday, Kenya Airways said one of the passengers in flight KQ003 was taken ill prompting a medical emergency landing at Casablanca in Morocco. STATEMENT: Diversion of KQ003 Flight From New York to Nairobi pic.twitter.com/eOEcuZ70Ss — Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) August 23, 2022The airline has sent a message of condolences to the family and friends of the passenger. KQ003 was scheduled to land in Nairobi at 10:30 am on Monday but delayed till 1900hrs, according to reports.

Source: The Star August 24, 2022 11:33 UTC