EasyJet has reported that a passenger has died on board their flight EZY6418 from Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca to Newcastle yesterday, New Year’s Day at about 13h35 GMT.
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The airline said that the passenger, a 63-year old man, was taken ill during the flight, and medical assistance was provided on board as was paramedic service on arrival, but the passenger had passed away.