A passenger has tragically passed away on an Air France flight from Paris to Boston, despite efforts by doctors to save them.

An unnamed passenger suffered a medical emergency while on a flight from Paris. Credit: Aaron P/Bauer-Griffin / Getty

A passenger suffered a medical emergency while on flight AF334, which took off from Paris-Charles de Gaulle and landed in Boston’s Logan International Airport just before 5PM, NBC Boston reported.

Doctors on board attempted to treat the individual, but unfortunately, they were pronounced dead. First responders were seen at the airport following the aircraft’s landing.

According to the outlet, officials have described the tragic death as “unattended” but have not provided further details.

The individual’s identity will not be released until their family has been notified. It was also unclear how many passengers were aboard the flight. The Massachusetts State Police, whose detective unit responded to the scene, is investigating the death.

Air France issued a statement to the publication, which read: “Air France confirms that a customer on flight AF334 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Boston on 14 January 2025 was taken ill during the flight. Despite the assistance of a doctor on board, the customer couldn’t be rescued.”

“Air France reminds that its crew members are regularly trained to handle these kinds of situations,” the airline’s spokesperson continued. “Air France regrets this sad event and expresses its sincere condolences.”

The AirFrance flight took off from Paris, France, and landed at Boston Logan International Airport after 5PM. Credit: Boston Globe / Getty

Medical emergencies occur on approximately one in every 604 flights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The most common incidents include syncope (fainting), respiratory problems, and nausea or vomiting. In 90% of these cases, flights proceed to their destinations without interruption.

For the other 10%, planes are diverted or land at alternative locations, typically for serious conditions such as cardiac arrest, chest pain, obstetric or gynecologic complications, or suspected strokes.

Despite the frequency of in-flight medical emergencies, the mortality rate remains low at just 0.3%.

The CDC notes that standard onboard medical kits usually contain medications like “aspirin, atropine, a bronchodilator, dextrose, antihistamines, epinephrine, lidocaine, nitroglycerin tablets, and non-narcotic analgesic”.

The number of first aid kits “available on an aircraft corresponds to the number of seats: 1 kit for 0–50 seats; 2 for 51–150 seats; 3 for 151–250 seats; 4 for >250 seats,” the report added.