Qatar Airways Defends Handling of Passenger Death After Couple's Complaint

An Australian couple claims they were forced to sit next to a deceased passenger for hours, while the airline insists its crew followed protocol and acted professionally.

An Australian couple reported being seated next to a deceased passenger for four hours during a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha.
The couple alleged that the airline's crew did not offer them alternative seating despite vacant seats being available nearby.
Qatar Airways stated that its cabin crew acted in accordance with industry standards, relocating other passengers and assigning a crew member to sit next to the deceased for the remainder of the flight.
The airline expressed sympathy for the family of the deceased and claimed to have offered emotional support and compensation to those directly affected by the situation.
International aviation guidelines recommend handling onboard deaths with dignity, including relocating the body if possible, though logistical challenges can arise on crowded flights.