A friend of former US Vice President Kamala Harris is suing British Airways after allegedly being struck by cabin crew members who were dealing with a disruptive passenger on a flight. The lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns about airline crew conduct and passenger safety during in-flight incidents involving unruly travellers, and could draw scrutiny given the claimant's high-profile connection.

Details of the specific flight, date and location have not been fully outlined, but the claimant alleges she was inadvertently caught up in the crew's efforts to restrain or manage the disruptive individual, resulting in her being hit. She has now filed legal action against British Airways, seeking accountability for the incident, though the airline's response to the claim has not been detailed.