Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ted Thornhill

Former flight attendant reveals what really happens if you give birth on a plane

When a passenger gave birth on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica to New York City on April 4, she became part of a very exclusive club: there have been fewer than 100 births on commercial aircraft.

Despite its rarity, cabin crew are trained to deliver babies at 35,000 feet, and former Emirates flight attendant Marika Mikusova, author of Diary of a Flight Attendant, reveals how they deal with such an incredible event.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.