Baby born on Caribbean Airlines Flight From Jamaica to New York On Easter Saturday

SOURCE TRINIDAD EXPRESS: Joel Julien- A CARIBBEAN Airlines flight from Kingston, Jamaica, landed at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport on Saturday with one extra passenger after a baby was born mid-flight.

Caribbean Airlines confirmed yesterday that the “medical event” occurred on flight BW005, stating that “a passenger gave birth while en route.”

“Upon arrival, the mother and newborn were attended to by medical personnel and are receiving the necessary care,” Caribbean Airlines stated.

“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,” it stated.

Caribbean Airlines also confirmed that no emergency was declared during the flight.

“We respectfully ask that the privacy of the passenger and her family be observed at this time,” Caribbean Airlines stated.

Caribbean Airlines flight BW0005 took off from the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston around 7.12 am on Saturday.

While on approach to JFK the crew radioed in that they had a woman in labour on board.

Air traffic control: Caribbean 005, descend and maintain 3000.

Pilot: Descend and maintain 3,000, Caribbean 005, and we have a passenger that’s going into labour at this time, and we’d like to continue direct Zetal.

Air traffic control: Okay, Caribbean 5, proceed direct Zetal, and I missed it, you said sick passenger?

Pilot: We have a passenger, a pregnant passenger, who’s going into labour at this time, requesting direct Zetal.

Air traffic control: Caribbean 5, roger that, proceed direct Zetal, maintain 2,000.

Pilot: Descend maintain Zetal, descend 2,000, Caribbean 005.

Air traffic control: And Caribbean 005, would you like the, uh, medical personnel at your gate?

Pilot: Yes sir, thank you.

Air traffic control: Okay, do you happen to know your gate at this time?

Pilot: Negative

Air traffic control: Okay sir, we’ll figure it out and have them there.

Pilot: Thank you very much.

Pilot: Kennedy Tower, Caribbean Airlines 005, descending through 2,200 for 2,000 direct Zetal, with one woman in labour in board.

Air traffic control: Caribbean 005, uh, yes we have been advised we’ve called the appropriate authorities, runway 04R cleared to land.

The plane landed at Terminal Four of JFK around 11.55 a.m.

After the landing, a JFK ground controller welcomed the flight and asked about the child’s status.

Air traffic control: Is it out yet?

Pilot: Yes, sir.

Air traffic control: All right. Tell her she’s got to name it Kennedy.

Pilot: Ahh Kennedy. Will do.

Air traffic control: Alright. Have a good day.

The identities of the mother and child were not disclosed yesterday.

Saturday’s birth is not the first time a baby has been born on a flight flying to JFK.

In 2005, 33-year-old Candy Midtlyng gave birth about 10 minutes before landing at JFK on a BWIA West Indies Airways flight.

The baby had given the name “Baby Bwee” by Immigration officials.

According to its website Caribbean Airlines welcomes pregnant customers onboard without medical clearance through the end of their 32nd week of pregnancy.

“Expectant mothers will be accepted for travel without medical clearance up and to the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy. However, we recommend that you obtain a doctor’s statement verifying the expected date of confinement to prevent the possibility of being denied boarding by check-in staff or barred from entering the destination country by immigration. Between the 32nd and 35th week, medical clearance is mandatory. The medical certificate should state:

The confirmation of a normal pregnancy;

The estimated date of confinement;

That you are in good health;

That there is no known reason which would prevent you from flying,” the website states.

“In all cases we suggest that you consult your OB-GYN before planning your trip. Expectant mothers will not be accepted for travel after the 35th week of pregnancy,” it stated.

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