A holidaymaker who took ill on a passenger plane bound for Glasgow has died.
Thomson Airways said last night that its flight, which was en route from Palma in Majorca, had made an emergency landing in Manchester after the holidaymaker fell ill.
Passengers and cabin crew battled to save the woman, performing CPR during the flight and after landing.
However, a passenger has told The Herald that the woman, believed to be in her 60s, died on the flight.
The passenger told the Herald: "It was pretty traumatic for everyone. I think she was travelling with her husband and grandson.
"She seemed to have an underlying condition as she had been travelling with use of oxygen.
"The Thomsons crew were fantastic though. They did CPR on her for about half an hour, right up to and even after landing.
"There was also a GP and staff nurse, who were passengers, helping."
The remaining passengers on board flew in to Glasgow Airport earlier today.
In a statement, Thomson Airways said: "Thomson Airways can confirm that a customer travelling from Palma to Glasgow has sadly died. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to their family and friends at this very difficult time.
"We are currently supporting the family and will continue to assist in any way we can.
"The flight, TOM1239 from Palma to Glasgow, diverted to Manchester airport due to the medical emergency. The flight landed at Glasgow airport at around 3.50am.
"We’d like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during this sad time."
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