New York-bound Hawaiian Airlines aircraft make emergency landing after the airline dies on board

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Emile Griffith, a member of the airline & # 39; ohana for over 31 years who died while working on the flight between Honolulu and New York last night. We are always grateful to Emile's colleagues and good Samaritans aboard, who lived by his side and provided extensive medical assistance, said Ann Botticelli, senior corporate communications director at Hawaiian Airlines in a statement.