Chris Neill, a 40-year-old father of two from Runcorn, Cheshire, tragically died after collapsing on a Jet2 flight from Burgas, Bulgaria, to Liverpool on September 16.

The flight declared an emergency approximately two hours into the journey due to Neill suffering a cardiac arrest.

At the time of the incident, Chris was traveling with his two sons, Reece, 19, and Archie, 8.

An off-duty paramedic, Rach-Victoria Leyland, attempted to assist Chris, identifying his symptoms as a heart attack.

Despite the crew's efforts and assistance from medically trained passengers, Chris could not be revived and was pronounced dead upon landing.

The flight was diverted to Cologne, Germany, where emergency crews were ready to assist after the crew declared an emergency.

As he disembarked the plane, Neill collapsed and was attended to by emergency services but sadly could not be saved.

The family later discovered that Chris's travel insurance had lapsed, leaving them to cover the estimated £15,000 costs for repatriation and funeral expenses.

In response to the financial burden, the family has launched a fundraising campaign, which has raised over £4,630 so far.

Jet2 confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to Neill's family during this difficult time.

Mal Neill, Chris's father, praised Jet2 for their support, noting they provided accommodations for the children after the incident.

Tributes have poured in from friends and former colleagues, highlighting the impact Chris had on those around him.