Airline flies to the rescue of baby Riley and his mum

Monday 1st December 2008, 2:29PM GMT.

WHEN a young mum-to-be was rushed to hospital in Southampton in premature labour, Flybe went the extra mile to make life easier.

Kerrin Leigh, aged 16, was rushed to hospital on 13 November, 28 weeks into her pregnancy, with pre-eclampsia – a life or death situation for both her and her baby.

‘The baby had to come out as soon as possible. It was very frightening for everyone. We did not know what was happening,’ said Kerrin’s grandfather, Hampshire Lodge licensee Peter Leigh (pictured).

Within an hour, the first-time mum and her boyfriend, Craig Horsepool, 17, were on an aircraft heading for Southampton Hospital. ‘It was all very quick. We had fantastic service from the Health department here in Guernsey,’ said Mr Leigh.

Riley was born later that night, weighing just 1lb 14oz. Three days later, he had to have a five-hour operation on part of his bowel.

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Caroline

December 1, 2008 at 10:15 pm

Thank God for Flybe, dont forget Islanders when you moan about everything, there is always help in the UK, do Mainlanders get this help in Guernsey, I dont think so. Very happy to hear Mum & Baby doing good. Oh do you have Birth Control discussed in School these days???????????

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Paul Le P

December 2, 2008 at 10:09 am

A welcome alternative to the seemingly never ending Flybe-bashing we are subjected to. True Flybe aren’t always fair (they are a business after all – what do you expect?) but neither are Aurigny, who just because they are “local” can do nothing wrong in some people’s eyes.

I’m not the greatest fan of the Guernsey Press but on this occasion, well done for showing the other side of the story.

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