British Airways Crew Member, 52, Dies In Front Of Passengers Moments Before Take Off

A British Airways flight attendant died after he collapsed in front of passengers just as the plane was about to take off from London. According to The Sun, the flight was about to depart London’s Heathrow Airport on New Year’s Eve for Hong Kong when the 52-year-old flight attendant tragically collapsed on the plane. The plane’s door had already been locked and passengers were sitting in their seats when a crew member, whose name hasn’t been revealed, collapsed in the back of the aircraft.

The Sun reported that a passenger trained in first aid tried to save the man as the pilot urgently called for medics. However, the flight attendant died at the scene. The flight was also cancelled due to a “medical emergency”. 

No further details about the crew member were given, though The Sun reported that he had no underlying health issues. The flight was delayed until the following day with different pilots and crew in charge. 

“Our thoughts are with our colleagues’ family and friends at this difficult time,” British Airways told the outlet.

According to Fox News, this is the second British Airways flight attendant to die in recent weeks. Another crew member, also 52, was found dead in his hotel room on December 23 in between flights. The flight which was heading from Newark to London was called off as a result.