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British Airways Confirms In-Flight Death on Hong Kong–London Route

The airline says required procedures were followed as the flight continued to Heathrow, where police carried out initial inquiries.

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Auf einem Langstreckenflug stirbt eine Frau, die Crew fliegt dennoch weiter.

Overview

  • British Airways confirmed a passenger died shortly after departure on flight BA32 from Hong Kong to London, without disclosing a cause.
  • Pilots elected not to return to Hong Kong and completed the roughly 13-hour journey to Heathrow, according to multiple reports.
  • Accounts in UK media say the body was wrapped and placed in a rear galley area after a suggestion to use a lavatory was declined by cabin crew.
  • Several passengers reported a strong smell late in the flight, which reports linked to the heated floor in the galley where the body was placed.
  • Police met the aircraft on arrival in London and kept passengers seated for about 45 minutes during initial checks, as British Airways said all procedures were followed and the crew would receive support.