One of the pilots was rushed to hospital for a 12-hour operation after he suffered food poisoning – along with his colleagues – while flying to Heathrow
Three British Airways pilots have simultaneously suffered food poisoning mid-flight.
The pilots were on board a British Airways flight to Heathrow when they fell ill after a stopover in India.
The first pilot was “incapacitated” at 30,000 ft in the air and was required to be put on oxygen. The two other pilots continued to operate the aircraft but their symptoms worsened.
British Airways said passenger safety was “not compromised”.
One of the pilots required serious medical care upon landing.
The Sun reported that the pilot underwent a 12-hour operation after being taken to hospital once he was rescued him from the pit.
The pilots had shared breakfast in a hotel lounge in Hyderabad, but drank bottled water from an external company.
The pilots all filed Air Safety Reports and were asked to provide samples so doctors could try to pinpoint the source.
British Airways are now reviewing their hotel options.
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