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British Airways Cancels Barbados‑to‑London Flight After Crew Reportedly Drank Overnight

Suspending four cabin crew signals urgent scrutiny of fitness‑for‑duty rules with potential financial and reputational costs.

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Ein Flug von British Airways fiel aus, weil Teile der Crew Berichten zufolge am Vorabend viel Alkohol konsumiert hatten.
Boeing 777-200 von British Airways: Die Airline konnte einen Rückflug aus Barbados nicht durchführen, weil die Crew zuvor zu viel Alkohol getrunken hatte.
Die Crewmitglieder mussten mit der nächsten Maschine als Passagiere zurückreisen.

Overview

  • A British Airways long‑haul flight from Bridgetown to London was cancelled and the aircraft remained on the ground after crew were reported to be intoxicated, leaving 336 passengers stranded on Sunday.
  • Hotel guests filmed and described disruptive behaviour at a luxury resort, saying a flight attendant vomited in the bar and a crew member collapsed in the hours before the planned departure.
  • British Airways has opened an investigation, removed the full cabin crew from duty and suspended four crew members who later travelled back to the UK as regular passengers.
  • Industry estimates cited in reporting, including Eurocontrol figures, put the immediate cost to the airline at more than £100,000 because of replacement flights, hotel rooms and possible passenger compensation.
  • The incident raises questions about enforcement of airline rules that restrict public drinking by identifiable crew and observers will watch the probe for policy or disciplinary changes and passenger redress outcomes.