"The airline commends the professionalism and measured response of its crew, who managed the situation in accordance with established procedures, ensuring the safety and comfort of all onboard."
"In recordings from ATC.com, the pilot can be heard telling the controller they have a pregnant passenger who went into labor and requesting medical personnel at the gate."
"In another ATC recording, the ground controller asks if the baby is out yet and then suggests that the baby should be named Kennedy."
A Caribbean Airlines flight from Kingston, Jamaica, experienced an unexpected birth as it neared JFK Airport. The flight BW005 landed just before noon on Saturday. Medical personnel were ready to assist the mother and newborn upon landing. ATC recordings revealed the pilot's request for medical help and a light-hearted suggestion from the ground controller to name the baby Kennedy. Caribbean Airlines praised its crew for their professionalism and adherence to safety procedures during the incident, noting that no emergency was declared during the flight.
Read at ABC7 New York
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