BOSTON- Chicago-based airline United Airlines (UA)’s flight from Brussels (BRU) to Washington Dulles (IAD) was diverted to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) on December 22, 2024 due to a medical emergency.

According to the current schedule, United Airlines operates a daily flight between Washington and Brussels, Belgium.

United flight attendant stroke

A Reddit user who was a passenger on board the United flight UA951 reported the incident. The user wrote: “I’m sitting on the plane. The French-speaking flight attendant (from Brussels to Dulles) became ill in the middle (I have no idea what) and the condition worsened so much that she had to be evacuated. We are refueling and a passenger makes all the announcements in French.‘

Another passenger on board the flight commented on the post and shared: “I’m on this flight – the flight attendants in Polaris said he had a stroke.” “We’re sitting on the ground at Boston airport.”

According to FlightRadar24, a United Airlines flight departed Brussels at 11:10 a.m. UTC. After the flight attendant had been in the air for approximately seven hours, he alerted the cockpit crew to a possible stroke in one of the flight attendants.

The flight crew then decided to divert to the nearby major airport. The flight landed safely at Boston Logan at 18:45 UTC. The plane taxied to a remote location near Terminal E.

One user wrote: “If you need to redirect someone for a medical emergency, Boston is at least the best possible place.” BMC is probably closer via TWT, and while that’s a good hospital, hopefully they went to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). (one of the best in the world).’

Some users prayed for the crew’s recovery and well-being, while others said that in such a situation, a quick medical response was key to saving lives.

The flight reached its destination within 2 hours

The flight departed Boston at 8:27 p.m. and landed at Washington Dulles at 9:39 p.m. UTC (4:39 p.m. local time).

The flight was operated by a 7.8 year old Boeing 777-300ER with the registration number N2737U. The aircraft has 350 seats, including 60 United Polaris Open Suite seats, 24 United Premium Plus recliner-style seats and 266 Economy Class seats, including 62 Economy Plus seats with extra legroom.

However, the exact number of passengers on board the plane is unknown.

What is a stroke and why does it occur?

A stroke is like a heart attack for your brain—it occurs when blood flow to part of your brain is disrupted, either from a blocked blood vessel or from bleeding in the brain. Stroke is a medical emergency and prompt help is essential to prevent serious harm or even death.

Remember to recognize the signs of a stroke Be quick:

• b: Balance – Is there a sudden loss of balance or coordination?
• E: Eyes – Are you experiencing sudden loss of vision or double vision in one or both eyes?
• F: Face – Ask the person to smile. Is one side of her face drooping?
• A: Arms – Ask them to raise both arms. Is an arm drifting downward?
• S: Speech – Look for slurred or confused speech. Are you having a hard time finding the right words?
• T: Time – Act quickly! Call for help immediately and note when symptoms appear to guide treatment.

Strokes are alarmingly common. They are the second most common cause of death worldwide the fifth in the United States. They are also a leading cause of disability worldwide, making awareness and rapid action essential.

A similar medical emergency occurred on flight UA12 from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (ORD) on the same day when the pilot became ill. In addition, a flight attendant was seriously injured on board United flight UA3 from Chicago to Zurich.

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