3 British Airways Pilots Fall Sick On London Flight. Cause Could Be A Hyderabad Stopover
3 British Airways Pilots Fall Sick On London Flight. Cause Could Be A Hyderabad Stopover Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 10:40 IST One
3 British Airways Pilots Fall Sick On London Flight. Cause Could Be A Hyderabad Stopover Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 10:40 IST One of the pilots became seriously unwell during the journey and was unable to perform duties while the aircraft was cruising at around 30,000 feet. Rapid Read The airline is now reviewing its hotel and catering arrangements linked to the Hyderabad stopover. British Airways launched an investigation after all three pilots operating a flight from Hyderabad to London Heathrow reportedly fell ill with suspected food poisoning following an overnight stay in the city. The incident involved British Airways flight BA276, which departed Hyderabad for London. According to reports, one of the pilots became seriously unwell during the journey and was unable to perform duties while the aircraft was cruising at around 30,000 feet.
The pilot was reportedly given oxygen on board and required medical treatment after landing in London. The two other pilots also experienced symptoms during the flight, though they continued operating the aircraft. Their condition reportedly worsened as the journey progressed. British Airways stressed that passenger safety was never compromised despite the incident. “The welfare of our colleagues is a top priority, and we are reviewing crew accommodation in this location following some isolated reports of sickness," the airline said in a statement. Initial findings suggest the three pilots had breakfast together at their hotel in Hyderabad before departure. They also consumed bottled water supplied by an external vendor. Following the incident, all three pilots submitted air safety reports and were asked to provide samples to help investigators determine the cause of the illness.
The airline is now reviewing its hotel and catering arrangements linked to the Hyderabad stopover while authorities work to establish whether contaminated food or water was responsible for the suspected food poisoning. British Airways, the UK’s flag carrier, operates regular services between Hyderabad and London Heathrow as part of its extensive global network connecting more than 200 destinations worldwide. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Could this incident affect future British Airways flights to Hyderabad? British Airways is reviewing its crew accommodation in Hyderabad after three pilots fell ill with suspected food poisoning on a flight from Hyderabad to London. The airline stated that passenger safety was not compromised. How will British Airways prevent similar incidents globally?
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