Passengers on a Condor flight from Mauritius to Frankfurt, Germany became mysteriously ill, with 70 out of 290 passengers reporting nausea and vomiting during the nearly 12-hour-long flight on May 2. The crew, however, was unaffected. Upon arrival, the plane was met by emergency vehicles and medical staff. The airline provided additional liquids and airsick bags to the affected passengers until medical assistance was available in Frankfurt. The cause of the incident is still under investigation, with no identified cause as of Friday.
As a precaution, Condor has adjusted its cleaning and loading processes for flights from Mauritius, implementing additional and more intensive cleaning measures for all objects and surfaces. The airline is also only serving meals from a completely new batch as part of their response to the incident.
Condor is working closely with partners and authorities to determine the cause and ensure the safety of future flights. Travel reporter Kathleen Wong is covering the story for USA TODAY and can be reached at kwong@usatoday.com. Ultimately, the incident highlights the importance of being prepared for in-flight emergencies and the need for airlines to take proactive measures to address health and safety concerns for passengers.
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