Obese woman refused flights home, dies, family sues

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Originally Posted by NathanMuir

I'm unaware of any report that stated KLM or Delta refused to fly her period, ever again. They were just unable to transport her on that day due to safety concerns.

Like her being sick? Most commercial airlines are not equipped with medical personel, EMTs, or the necessary equipment and medicine to care for a sick patient.

Originally Posted by Huntn

Not if she was ill. In fact the airline could be liable if they flew her knowing she was sick.

Turns out, they were right.