Elderly passenger dies while boarding flight at CJIA

Seventy-two-year-old Alwayne Barrat died on Friday while preparing to board a flight at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Timehri.

In a release, the airport said Barrat was an outgoing passenger on American Airlines flight AA2694 destined for New York.

The deceased woman’s family related that she was discharged from the Balwant Singh Hospital on Thursday and was travelling with her son to seek further medical treatment in the United States.

She was suffering from a range of medical conditions including diabetes and hypertension.

“While waiting to board, Ms. Barratt appeared unwell. Airline personnel directed her to Port Health for a medical clearance. At Port Health, it was determined that she had no pulse,” the airport said in the release.

The ambulance was immediately summoned and Barratt was transported to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where she was pronounced dead.

The management of CJIA extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Barratt during this difficult time