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Unexpected Event at 10,000 Meters in the Air: Woman Gives Birth to Premature Baby on ITA Airways Flight to Rome
Unexpected Event at 10,000 Meters in the Air: Woman Gives Birth to Premature Baby on ITA Airways Flight to Rome

Unexpected Event at 10,000 Meters in the Air: Woman Gives Birth to Premature Baby on ITA Airways Flight to Rome

"The first child ever born on board an ITA Airways aircraft": A passenger on ITA Airways flight AZ855 gave birth mid-flight from Dakar to Rome Fiumicino, assisted by crew and onboard medical professionals

Alex Igna
published 01.05.26 | 10:45 | Updated 01.05.26 | 11:01

First baby born on ITA Airways flight. Photo: Shutterstock

First in-flight birth for the Italian carrier: ITA Airways has issued a surprising announcement, signaling "a joyful and unexpected event brightened the day" of the airline and its crew.

"On flight AZ855, which departed from Dakar last night and was headed to Rome Fiumicino, about an hour after takeoff, a woman who was seven months pregnant prematurely gave birth to a baby."

Both the mother and the newborn "received immediate assistance from the crew, who showed great professionalism". Two passengers, identified by the airline as a doctor and a nurse, also assisted with the birth.

"The baby, in perfect health, is the first child ever born on board an ITA Airways aircraft. The airline wishes him a wonderful life full of joy."

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