A woman tragically passed away during a flight.

Air travel has been hit with yet another controversy after a couple was compelled to remain seated beside a deceased passenger for the duration of a long-haul Qatar Airways flight.

According to TMZ, travelers Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin were on their way from Melbourne, Australia, to Venice, Italy, via Doha, Qatar, when tragedy struck mid-flight. A fellow passenger collapsed in the aisle and later passed away.

Speaking with A Current Affair, the couple shared their unsettling experience, claiming that after the woman’s passing, her body was placed in a seat next to them, and they were not given the option to move. While Colin was offered a different seat, Ring was only asked to shift over, with the deceased passenger occupying his original seat for the rest of the flight.

To make matters worse, passengers were instructed to remain seated upon landing while medical personnel removed the body.

In response, Qatar Airways issued a statement expressing condolences:

“First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family of the passenger who sadly passed away on board our flight. We apologize for any inconvenience or distress this incident may have caused and are in the process of contacting passengers in line with our policies and procedures.”

Aviation Woes Continue with Delta Runway Accident

This unsettling mid-flight incident follows another aviation crisis—Delta Connection Flight 4819’s runway accident in Toronto. The aircraft, carrying 76 passengers and four crew members, overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

In the aftermath, Delta Airlines announced that each passenger would receive $30,000 in compensation for their ordeal.

As the airline industry grapples with increasing concerns over passenger safety and crisis management, these incidents underscore the unpredictable nature of air travel.