From bizarre scenes to unexpected surprises, the aviation world can be quite eventful.
In a recent incident in Istanbul, a mother-to-be defied all odds by going into labour just before take-off and giving birth onboard an airplane.
Handling childbirth in an airplane is undoubtedly challenging due to the confined space and limited resources, which adds an extra layer of complexity.
But the flight's paramedic crew demonstrated professionalism and skill in managing the unexpected situation.
According to reports from the “Daily Mail,” the mom-to-be experienced unexpected labour just as the Pegasus Airlines plane was preparing for takeoff at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, en route to Marseille, France.
The cabin crew then initially provided first aid to the woman and she was then moved to another part of the aircraft, where medics assisted her during the birthing process.
A video has since emerged of the airline’s paramedics swiftly navigating through the aircraft to assist the woman in labour.
In the footage, a female paramedic can be seen carrying the newborn down the aisle, wrapped in a blue cloth.
The baby was then transported to a hospital by ambulance.
@dailymail Stunned plane passengers look on IN AWE after paramedics help a woman GIVE BIRTH while onboard a plane #fyp #astonishingmoment #birth #plane #airplane #planebirth ♬ original sound - Daily Mail
Viewers were left stunned by the unexpected birth onboard a flight.
One wrote: “I’m gonna be so honest I would beg to be let off like I would deadass throw up 😭😭😭”
“They better give the baby a lifetime pass😭😭🔥🙏” another joked.
“I know someone who was born on a Singapore Airlines flight. He gets to fly first class for free whenever he wants to,” another used commented.