British Airways pilots are struck down by food poisoning after India stopover – with one ‘incapacitated’ and put on oxygen at 30,000 feet
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British Airways pilots shot with suspected food poisoning after stopover in India; One remained motionless in the air and required oxygen at 30,000 feet.
The other two pilots managed to continue working but their symptoms worsened as the plane touched down in England after 10 and a half hours of flight.
The pilots had breakfast together at a local hotel lounge and were also revealed to have drank bottled water provided by an outside vendor.
Medical personnel collect and analyze samples to determine the exact cause of food poisoning.
They all submitted their Air Safety Reports and were asked to provide samples so doctors could try to pinpoint the source.
British Airways said passenger safety was not affected and the flight operated safely.
BA is currently evaluating hotel options in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad.
The pilots shared breakfast and refreshments in the hotel lounge, and all drank bottled water provided by an external company.
The airline said: ‘The welfare of our colleagues is a top priority and we are reviewing crew accommodation at this location following some isolated reports of illness.
‘One of our pilots became ill during the flight.
‘The aircraft continued safely to its destination in accordance with established procedures and landed normally.
‘The safety of our customers and crew is always our highest priority and at no point was the safety of the flight compromised.’
A Boeing 777 typically flies with a flight and cabin crew of 12 to 16 people and approximately 300 to 400 passengers.
Pilots’ union Balpa was contacted for clarification.
