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Woman dies on Qantas flight from LA to Melbourne

A woman making the 16-hour journey from Los Angeles back home to Melbourne on Qantas flight QF 95 passed away mid-flight.

The 34-year-old, from the Melbourne suburb of Sunshine West, died despite the best efforts of two medics on board the flight.

The lady was assisted by two medics who were on her flight and by paramedics in Melbourne, but could not be saved. Source: Getty Images
The lady was assisted by two medics who were on her flight and by paramedics in Melbourne, but could not be saved. Source: Getty Images

Paramedics also tried to save the woman when the plane arrived at Tullamarine about 9am on Sunday.

Police are awaiting results from a post mortem examination.

Her exact cause of death has yet to be determined.

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