Elderly Vegetarian Passenger Dies After Choking on Non-Vegetarian Meal on Qatar Airways Flight

Oct 09, 2025 10:43 am CST

An 85-year-old retired cardiologist tragically died after choking on a non-vegetarian meal aboard a Qatar Airways flight when his pre-ordered vegetarian meal wasn't available. His family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence in both meal service and emergency medical response, highlighting serious concerns about airline protocols for dietary restrictions and passenger care.