Ryanair staff tried to treat a passenger suffering cardiac arrest with a sandwich and a fizzy drink - before billing him for the food, it has emerged.
Per-Erik Jonsson, 63, was on a flight from England to Sweden when he fell ill, at one point even going into cardiac arrest.
But although EU regulations state that all cabin crew should be trained in first aid, the staff failed to address the problem, according to Mr Jonsson's stepdaughter Billie Appleton.
Ryanair: Staff on the budget airline shocked the family of Per-Erik Jonsson by offering him a sandwich when he went into cardiac arrest
'They said he had low blood pressure and gave him a sandwich and a soda. And they made sure he paid for it,' she told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet.
When Mr Jonsson lost consciousness on the flight, Ms Appleton, who is a nurse, tried to revive him and called for a doctor.
But the flight attendants suggested that he might have a blood pressure problem, and presented him with some food - then returned to demand payment.
Ryanair charges around £4 for its sandwiches and around £2 for a soft drink.
Ms Appleton shook her stepfather and slapped him in the chest, so that he started breathing again.
The family was surprised that there was no ambulance for them when they landed, so they had to drive Mr Jonsson to the hospital themselves.
Sandwich: Cabin crew were quick to make sure the family paid for the snacks they were given
Ryanair disputes this account. They said: 'In line with procedures for such cases a Ryanair cabin crew suggested a diversion to the nearest airport or to have an ambulance on stand-by on arrival at Skavsta, so that the passenger could receive medical treatment.'
'However, the passenger’s companion, who identified herself as a nurse, declined this offer.'
Ms Appleton said, 'We want Ryanair to apologise,' and added that the family was considering legal action. dailymail.co.uk
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