Passenger gives birth on Emirates flight from Tokyo to Dubai

Airline said mother and baby were in stable condition

Emirates cabin crew in the airline's brown, white and red uniforms. Getty

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A baby has been born on an Emirates flight travelling to Dubai from Tokyo.

The airline confirmed to The National in a statement that the incident took place on January 19.

"The passenger was assisted by crew and the flight continued to Dubai as per schedule," it said.

"The passenger and baby were in stable condition and upon arrival in Dubai were met by local medical staff."

The plane took off at 10.31pm, Japan time, and landed in Dubai at 5.44am, UAE time.

It is not the first time an Emirates passenger has given birth mid-flight.

On May 6, 2020, a passenger gave birth during a repatriation flight that was heading to Lagos from Dubai.

In 2017, a passenger gave birth on board a Dubai to Paris flight.

Emirates provides training to its cabin crew to handle medical emergencies, including heart attacks and childbirth.

How Emirates trains its cabin crew - in pictures

An Emirates cabin crew trainee takes the plunge into cold water with a life jacket on. All photos Pawan Singh / The National

Trainees are taught to huddle in the cold water to conserve heat during an emergency landing on water.

Trainees are shown how to unravel and attach the protective orange cover for the life raft.

Despite being taught to stay in the inflatable life raft, trainees are asked to jump in the cold water during emergency landing exercises to learn the proper technique for keeping warm.

Tania Hettiaratchy, training instructor, watches her class.

Trainee Emirates cabin crew leave the Airbus A380 simulator using the inflatable slide.

A trainee opens the emergency exit in preparation for evacuating the aircraft.

Emirates Cabin Crew Training College is the only one in the world to have a full-sized A380 fuselage.

Tania Hettiaratchy lectures trainees on how to wear the life jackets for an emergency evacuation on water.

This cabin replica is where crew members are shown how to serve guests on board.

Crew serve and are served during their training so they learn to appreciate the customer experience.

Trainees form tight bonds with others in their 'batch' and often remain friends for years into their service.

Talks on the importance of skin care, including an emphasis on protection against the sun, are part of crew training.

At the image station, female trainees are taught how to apply their make-up and males are shown the importance of a proper manicure.