British Airways Plane Forced To Land In Spanish Island After A Nigerian Woman Gave Birth On Board

 A woman went into labour at only 26 weeks pregnant while on a BA flight. The plane flying from Nigeria to London had to make an emergency landing on a Spanish island when she went into labour and gave birth in business class. The plane made an emergency landing on the island of Palma de Mallorca so the woman and newborn could receive medical attention...Daily mail reports...

The plane, a Boeing 777 carrying 296 passengers, was en-route from Abuja, Nigeria to London when a woman went into labour. The woman gave birth in a flatbed the business class section of the plane. Once the plane had touched down, mother and baby were raced to hospital where they are said to be stable.

Under BA regulations, pregnant woman can fly on their planes until the end of their 36th week, or 32nd week if carrying more than one baby.

 Once the emergency was dealt with, the plane continued on to the UK, arriving two hours late. A spokesman for British Airways said:
 
'Our cabin crew, who are trained in birthing procedures, assisted with the delivery of a baby on board our flight from Abuja. 'The Captain diverted the aircraft to Palma so that mum and baby could be taken to hospital. 'We are in touch and will continue to provide any support and help we can. 'We wish the mother and her little one all the very best.'