A British Airways flight from Hyderabad to London experienced a critical incident when the co-pilot became incapacitated mid-flight, requiring oxygen, following a suspected outbreak of illness among the crew after an overnight layover in India. The airline confirmed one pilot fell unwell during flight BA276, though they maintain the aircraft landed safely and its operations were never compromised. Reports suggest the crew consumed breakfast and bottled water at their hotel in Hyderabad, leading to speculation online that contaminated food or water at the layover location may be the cause. This situation has drawn comparisons to the plot of the classic comedy film ‘Airplane!’, where a flight crew falls victim to food poisoning. British Airways has stated they are reviewing crew accommodation in Hyderabad due to isolated reports of sickness, prioritizing the welfare of their staff while investigations into the precise cause continue.
Adapted from: Travel News Today on Fox News
