An easyJet passenger has died mid-flight on a journey from Nantes, France, to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2025, on flight EJU4775, according to French media reports.
The airline confirmed that crew members did everything they could to assist during the medical emergency. The captain issued a distress signal before making a routine landing in accordance with standard procedures.
In a statement, easyJet said: 'Our crews are trained to respond to medical emergencies and did everything they could during the flight. Our thoughts are with the passenger's family and friends, and we offer them our full support and assistance at this difficult time. The wellbeing and safety of our passengers and crew are always easyJet's top priority.'
Ouest-France reported that the incident caused major delays for the return flight from Lanzarote to Nantes. The return flight, scheduled to land at 2:45 pm in Nantes, eventually landed at around 11 pm.
