A flight from Dubai to New York City has been quarantined at JFK Airport after passengers were reported ill
Emirates Airline confirmed 10 passengers on a flight from Dubai to New York's JFK Airport were ill and "attended to by local health authorities" upon arrival.
An Emirates superjumbo has been met by ambulances and police at New York's JFK airport after passengers became unwell. Dozens of vehicles lined up outside the aircraft and local media reported that people on board were coughing and had high temperatures. The plane - a double-decker Airbus A380 - arrived in New York from Dubai this morning. An airline statement said:
"Emirates can confirm that about 10 passengers on #EK203 from Dubai to New York were taken ill. "On arrival, as a precaution, they were attended to by local health authorities. All others will disembark shortly. The safety & care of our customers is our first priority."
A government source said there was no indication the incident was linked to terror, according to CBS in New York. "All we have been told is that some passengers have fallen ill and we should remain in our seats," tweeted Larry Coben, who is on board.
"Emirates can confirm that about 10 passengers on #EK203 from Dubai to New York were taken ill. "On arrival, as a precaution, they were attended to by local health authorities. All others will disembark shortly. The safety & care of our customers is our first priority."
A government source said there was no indication the incident was linked to terror, according to CBS in New York. "All we have been told is that some passengers have fallen ill and we should remain in our seats," tweeted Larry Coben, who is on board.
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