A British Airways flight attendant has died after she collapsed in front of passengers as the plane was about to take off from London, according to reports.
The 52-year-old crew member was killed as the approximately 13-hour flight from London Heathrow to Hong Kong was about to take off on New Year’s Eve, the UK Sun reported.
The travelers were reportedly in their seats and the doors were locked when the flight attendant, who has not been identified, collapsed to the floor at the back of the plane.
A passenger trained in first aid tried to save the man while the pilot immediately called a doctor, but he died at the scene, the Sun reported.
“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of our crew, one patient was pronounced dead at the scene,” London Ambulance Service said in a statement to Metro UK.
The flight was delayed until the following day with a different pilot and crew in charge, The Sun reported.
“Our thoughts are with our families and colleagues at this difficult time,” British Airways told the Sun.
The crew member died as the flight from London Heathrow to Hong Kong was about to take off on New Year’s Eve, the UK Sun reported. Sharp – stock.adobe.com
The Post contacted British Airways late on Wednesday.
It is the second time in December that a British Airways employee has died.
Another crew member, also 52, was found dead in his hotel room on December 23 between flights, according to the Sun. Flights from Newark to London have been canceled as a result, the outlet said.
One source told the shop crew was “nervous,” since neither crew member appeared to have any underlying health issues.
Both were described as “family men,” by the source, leaving their families “shocked and in disbelief.”
“It has been a traumatic festive period for the BA flying team. Everyone is very upset,” the source reportedly said.
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