A passenger travelling with easyJet has died on a return flight to the UK on New Year's Day.
Flying back from Alicante in Spain to Newcastle, the passenger, believed to be a man, became ill on board.
Medical assistance was given to the passenger by crew members and paramedics were called to meet them when they landed.
Sadly the passenger passed away before they could reach help , reports Chronicle Live.
A spokesperson for the airline said: "easyJet can confirm that a passenger was taken ill on board flight EZY6418 from Alicante to Newcastle on 1 January.
"Medical assistance was provided to the passenger on board and the crew requested paramedics to attend upon landing to provide further medical assistance however the passenger sadly passed away.
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