Air Canada diverts plane as baby born on Toronto-bound flight

In an eventful Air Canada flight last week, a baby was born mid-air as the plane was forced to divert after a passenger went into early labour.

In an eventful Air Canada flight last week, a baby was born mid-air as the plane was forced to divert after a passenger went into early labour.

Flight AC Rouge 1879 was flying from St. Lucia headed to Toronto on March 6 when a customer began experiencing a “medical issue,” Air Canada told Global News in an emailed statement Monday afternoon.

The airline’s flight attendants responded to the customer and sought the assistance of any medical professionals on board.

“Two doctors generously volunteered to assist the customer, who was prematurely in labour,” Air Canada said.

The flight was diverted to Bermuda, but the baby was delivered before landing.

Both the baby and customer, who were in “stable health,” were received by local medics and taken to a local hospital.

“We understand the mother and child are in healthy condition,” the airline said.

As per Air Canada regulations, customers who have a normal pregnancy and no previous history of premature labour may travel by air up to and including the 36th week.