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19 March 2024

Pilot aborts take-off for passenger's sick mom

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A Saudia airline pilot aborted take-off and returned to the tarmac near the airport building after he was told a passenger has just received news that his mother had fallen ill.

The pilot of Flight 542 from the Western Red Sea port of Jeddah to the Qatari capital Doha was taxing the aircraft to prepare for the flight when he suddenly aborted the take-off and explained the procedure to the passengers.

“He took a humanitarian position when he returned the aircraft to tarmac after he was told that one passenger received news that his mother had fallen ill and he wanted to return home to see her,” Ajel newspaper said, quoting a Saudia airline official.

It said hundreds of social media users commended the pilot’s decision.