Qatar Airways faces lawsuit as vegetarian passenger dies after being told to ‘eat around’ non-veg meal The victim, Dr Asoka Jayaweera, was a lifelong vegetarian who had specifically requested a meat-free meal for his 15-and-a-half-hour journey from Los Angeles to Colombo on June 23, 2023. Qatar Airways Vegetarian Passenger : Dr. Jayaweera’s family, including his son Surya, has filed a case against Qatar Airways, accusing them of negligence. A passenger died on a Qatar Airways flight after receiving a non-vegetarian meal despite ordering vegetarian. The family has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence. The airline is cooperating with the investigation. This incident highlights the importance of dietary adherence and in-flight medical protocols. The case raises concerns about airline accountability. The grieving family of a ‘strict vegetarian’ who died on board a Qatar Airways flight says that he choked on a piece of food while trying to eat around the meat. Asoka Jayaweera, an 85-year ...
