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Passengers on a Emirates Airlines flight from Hong Kong to Manila were upset when one of the passengers died, but his body was left seated with other passengers for three hours. One passenger spoke for many when he noted “it was quite distressing. A lot of people were put off their food.” The airline defended the crew’s action. “In cases like this we would leave the person in the seat,” an airline spokesman said. “We need an authorized doctor to certify him dead.” (AFP) ...Well, had he eaten the food or not?