Talk about making an entrance – a sky-high entrance.
A woman gave birth midair Friday on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica to New York, turning a routine trip into a high-altitude delivery.
Caribbean Airlines said the surprise birth happened on flight BW005. The flight from Kingston to New York was expected to take about four hours.
As the flight neared its destination, pilots alerted air traffic control about the unexpected medical situation.
"We have a passenger, a pregnant passenger, who is going into labor at this time," a pilot said in audio managed the situation in accordance with established procedures, ensuring the safety and comfort of all onboard."
The airline said the woman and newborn received the care they needed from medical personnel.