The passenger was on the Qatar Airways plane for Doha, Qatar, when she collapsed in the aisle, scenes described as "pretty heartbreaking to watch" by other shocked tourists

Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin, en route for a connecting flight to Venice, recounted the "pretty heartbreaking" moments they witnessed as the woman lost her life. The flight, booked via Qantas, is now the subject of an investigation following the incident which is reported to have occurred last week.

The Airbus A380 promises Qatar Airways ' passengers a luxurious experience, with these aircraft being some of the only ones at the carrier to feature a first class cabin. With the extra space onboard also used for opulent features such as an onboard lounge area,

A couple shared the distressing experience of sitting next to deceased passenger for hours during a long-haul flight.

A woman has sadly died after collapsing in the aisle on a Qatar Airways plane for Doha. The passenger experienced the medical episode on the flight and despite the best efforts of cabin crew, she was pronounced dead.