Dutch passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong

A 53-year-old Dutch man died on Sunday morning after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong.

Police received a report at 7.22am as the aircraft was approaching Hong Kong International Airport, stating that a passenger had suddenly lost consciousness during the flight.

The force said cabin crew performed emergency first aid before the plane landed.

Police officers and paramedics were dispatched to the airport, and the man was taken to North Lantau Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The flight involved was CX270, which departed Amsterdam at 12.30pm local time on Sunday and arrived in Hong Kong on schedule at 7.30am.

The Post has reached out to Cathay Pacific for comment.

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