A Man Dies After His Flight Was Delayed For 13 Hours On The Ground In Abu Dhabi

After a 13-hour delay on Saturday due to fog, a 73-year-old man died on an Etihad flight bound to Germany from Abu Dhabi.

"Cabin crew were found to have provided all possible assistance," the airline said, according to The National.

Two doctors on the flight who attempted to treat the man observed that he had a scar consistent with heart surgery, the Abu Dhabi-based newspaper reported.

From the evidence currently available, it appears that the man died from natural causes. He was found in his seat and experienced trouble breathing before the doctors and crew administered medical assistance.

Etihad's on-time rating is very good, but not great. Excessive delays are very rare for the airline.