Passenger Dies on Smartwings Flight After Landing at Prague Airport, Prompting Review of On-Board Medical Protocols
A woman aboard Smartwings flight QS-xxx from Boa Vista died shortly after the aircraft arrived in Prague on 29 January. The medical emergency delayed disembarkation and onward connections but did not affect immigration formalities. The incident highlights gaps in EU rules on mandatory on-board medical equipment and underscores the importance of holistic duty-of-care in corporate travel programmes.
Jan 30, 2026
