Australian Couple Claims They Were Forced to Sit Next to a Dead Body After Woman Died Mid-Flight (VIDEO)

A routine flight turned into a horrifying ordeal for an Australian couple, who claim they were forced to sit next to a deceased passenger for hours after a woman passed away mid-flight. The shocking incident has since gone viral, with the couple sharing their disturbing experience in a now-circulating video.

Tragic Mid-Flight Passing

The couple, who were traveling on an international flight, said the situation quickly escalated when a fellow passenger, an elderly woman, appeared to be in distress. According to the couple, the woman collapsed in her seat, and despite efforts from the flight crew and passengers to assist her, she tragically passed away in-flight.

“We were in shock,” the husband recounted in the video. “It happened so suddenly, and the crew did what they could, but there was nothing that could be done.”

Left With a Dead Body for Hours

However, the horror didn’t end there for the Australian travelers. Due to the flight being in mid-air and no possibility of landing for several hours, the couple says they were left sitting right next to the deceased woman for the remainder of the flight.

“We were just sitting there in disbelief,” said the wife, clearly shaken by the ordeal. “They didn’t move her. We had to sit next to a dead body for hours. It was terrifying and incredibly distressing.”

No Immediate Solutions from Flight Crew

The couple claims that when they approached the flight crew for help, they were told that due to limited space on the aircraft, there was no way to move the body elsewhere. While the crew tried to block off the area with blankets and provide some distance, the couple still felt traumatized by the situation.

The airline has yet to publicly comment on the incident, though the video has caused a firestorm of outrage online, with viewers expressing their shock and concern over how the situation was handled.

Public Outcry and Calls for Action

As the couple’s story continues to spread, social media users have voiced their frustration over the airline’s apparent lack of preparedness for such emergencies. Many are calling for airlines to establish better protocols when dealing with passenger deaths mid-flight, ensuring the comfort and emotional well-being of other travelers.

“This is unacceptable. No one should have to endure such a traumatizing experience,” one user commented under the viral video.

The couple, now back home in Australia, is reportedly considering legal action against the airline for the emotional distress they suffered during the flight.

Aviation Protocols Questioned

This shocking incident has reignited discussions around aviation protocols when it comes to handling medical emergencies and deaths in-flight. While rare, passenger deaths do occur, and airlines often have limited options due to the confines of the aircraft.

This tragic event has left many travelers wondering: how should airlines be handling such situations, and could more have been done to protect the other passengers from such distress?