Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Kerala Nurses Save Passenger from Cardiac Arrest on Air Arabia Flight
Two nurses from India were on a plane to start new jobs when a passenger suddenly had trouble breathing and his heart stopped.
The nurses, who were trained to help, quickly gave him chest compressions, a technique called CPR, to restart his heart.
A doctor on the plane also helped by giving the passenger fluids and watching his vital signs.
Their quick actions helped the man regain a pulse and start breathing again.
When the plane landed, he received more medical care and was okay.
The passenger's family was very thankful to the nurses and doctor for saving his life.
Two nurses from Kerala, Abhijith Jees and Ajeesh Nelson, saved a passenger from cardiac arrest on an Air Arabia flight.
The incident occurred on flight 3L128 from Kochi to Abu Dhabi, twenty minutes after departure.
The nurses performed CPR until the passenger regained a pulse and began breathing.
A doctor on board, Dr. Arif Abdul Khadir, provided further medical assistance, including IV fluids.
The passenger was stable after receiving treatment at the airport, and his family expressed deep gratitude to the medical team.
- Who
- Two nurses from Kerala, Abhijith Jees and Ajeesh Nelson, and a doctor, Dr. Arif Abdul Khadir.
- What
- Saved a passenger who suffered a cardiac arrest mid-flight.
- When
- Twenty minutes after departure.
- Where
- On board Air Arabia flight 3L128 from Kochi to Abu Dhabi.
- Why
- The passenger was gasping for air and had suffered a cardiac arrest.
Initial Report
Later Development
Recognition of the incident
Initial Report
The nurses and doctor performed the life-saving actions discreetly.
Later Development
The story later emerged through a fellow traveler, highlighting their heroism.
Passenger's condition after landing
Initial Report
The passenger was reported stable after receiving treatment from the airport medical team.
Later Development
The passenger's family expressed heartfelt gratitude to the two heroes.
- Flight Number
- 3L128
- Airline
- Air Arabia
- Origin
- Kochi
- Destination
- Abu Dhabi
- Time into flight
- 20 minutes after departure
- Nurses Involved
- Abhijith Jees, Ajeesh Nelson
- Doctor Involved
- Dr. Arif Abdul Khadir
