What happens if a passenger becomes seriously ill in mid air?

What happens if a passenger becomes seriously ill in mid air?

Ian Pullin (Retired British Airways Pilot) gives expert video advice on: How much can a successful airline pilot earn?; Do you sleep on a very long flight?; What happens if a passenger becomes seriously ill in mid air? and more...

You're looking. Where could I take a passenger? Where am I? Some places in the world you have an option, and other places in the world you have no option. I can remember one guy up north in Siberia and they said, Well, there's no way we can get on the ground here that will improve his chances of living so we'll just carry on. Whereas, if you're close to a major city, then the chances are it's probably worthwhile getting on the ground and seeing if they can do something.