American Airline passenger dies while waiting to board flight at CJIA

A 72-year-old passenger, passed away at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) while preparing to board American Airlines flight AA2694 to New York on Friday.
According to the CJIA in a release, Alwayne Barratt appeared unwell and airline personnel directed her to Port Health for a medical clearance. At Port Health, it was determined that she had no pulse.
CJIA in a release said that Barratt’s family has since disclosed that she was discharged from a private city hospital on Thursday and was traveling with her son to seek further medical treatment in the United States (US). She was suffering from diabetes, hypertension and pneumonia.
“The ambulance was immediately summoned, and Ms Barratt was transported to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where she was pronounced dead. The management of CJIA extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms Barratt during this difficult time,” the airport management said in a statement.