Woman gives birth ‘real quick’ during American Airlines flight
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A woman gave birth “real quick” during an American Airlines flight last week, her sister said, after boarding the plane seven months pregnant. She did that already?’” open image in gallery One of the two pilots waves to the baby soon after he was born during the flight Passengers applauded when the boy’s birth was announced. open image in gallery Passengers on board the plane applauded when the birth was announced It said: “On Sept 7, American Airlines flight 2443 from New York to Punta Cana declared an emergency before landing due a medical emergency on board. Another asked: “I’m curious tho, what’s the place of birth on the certificate?” The American Airlines passenger isn’t the first person to give birth at several thousand feet.