Co-pilot becomes sick midair as crew illness reports emerge after overnight layover
A British Airways co-pilot reportedly became unwell during a flight from Hyderabad, India, to London Heathrow after several crew members fell ill following an overnight layover. The incident matters because illness among flight crew can affect airline operations and requires safety procedures to ensure the aircraft is operated appropriately.
The flight was BA276, travelling from Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to London Heathrow earlier this week. British Airways confirmed the incident to Fox News, although the provided article text does not state the nature of the illness, how many crew were affected, or whether the flight’s operation was disrupted.
- British Airways pilot reportedly became ill mid-flight from India.
- Other crew members reportedly fell sick after an overnight layover.
- The flight travelled from Hyderabad to London Heathrow.