India, Oct. 9 -- An octogenarian passenger choked and died while flying with Qatar Airways after the flight crew told him to 'eat-around' the meat in the regular non-vegetarian meal served.

Dr Asoka Jayaweera, a retired cardiologist from Southern California, was provided the meal despite pre-booking veg meal, reported Independent.

The incident happened on a Los Angeles to Colombo flight on June 30, 2023.

When the passenger tried to do so, he began to choke and fell unconscious.

The flight crew tried to provide assistance with the help of remote medical advisors from MedAire, but Jayaweera's condition deteriorated.

The aircraft made an emergency landing at Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead on...