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Tragedy as British Airways steward dies in front of devastated passengers on plane waiting to takeoff [2nd in 2 wks]
Sun - UK ^ | 12:48, 3 Jan 2024 | Stephen Moyes

Posted on 01/05/2024 7:36:38 AM PST by Red Badger

A BRITISH Airways crew member collapsed and died while on duty in front of shocked passengers.

The 52-year-old steward tragically collapsed as the busy flight from London Heathrow to Hong Kong prepared to depart.

Travellers and holidaymakers were in their seats when the incident happened while first aid was administered in vain.

Doors were locked on BA Flight 32 and the pilot had requested to push-back to head to the runway when the crew member suddenly collapsed in the rear galley.

The captain urgently called for medical assistance and a passenger trained in first aid raced to help.

But despite the arrival of police and ambulance teams, tragically the steward could not be resuscitated and devastated passengers were told the New Year’s Eve flight was being cancelled due to a "medical emergency".

Passengers were rebooked onto another flight - BA31 - the next day.

British Airways told The Sun: “Our thoughts are with our colleagues’ family and friends at this difficult time.”

A second BA steward, also 52, died in the US on December 23.

After his sudden death the flight from Newark to London Heathrow was cancelled, with passengers re-booked onto later flights.

Devastated colleagues had raised the alarm when he had failed to report for duty. They were all flown home as passengers – too upset to work.

The cabin crew worker had been found dead in his hotel room, passing away during a stopover between flights.

A source said: “Crew are frantic. These were two healthy people who suddenly dropped dead. There were no reported underlying health issues.

“The crew were family men, and leave devastated families in shock and disbelief.

“It has been a traumatic festive period for BA’s flying team. Everyone is deeply upset.”


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Health/Medicine; Society; Travel
KEYWORDS: aviation; diedsuddenly; suddenlydroppeddead
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1 posted on 01/05/2024 7:36:38 AM PST by Red Badger
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To: 04-Bravo; 1FASTGLOCK45; 1stFreedom; 2ndDivisionVet; 2sheds; 60Gunner; 6AL-4V; A.A. Cunningham; ...

Aviation ping!.................


2 posted on 01/05/2024 7:37:07 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while l aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

“You have died of Suddenly”


3 posted on 01/05/2024 7:37:57 AM PST by Little Pig
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To: Red Badger

Fortunately, she was fully vaccinated or it could have been much worse.


4 posted on 01/05/2024 7:38:56 AM PST by nitzy (I wonder if the telescreens in 1984 were first called "free Obamascreens")
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5 posted on 01/05/2024 7:39:59 AM PST by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: nitzy

Fully vaxxed?


6 posted on 01/05/2024 7:40:13 AM PST by RightWingNutJob69
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Steak or Fish?


7 posted on 01/05/2024 7:40:17 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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Gay guy.


8 posted on 01/05/2024 7:40:42 AM PST by nwrep
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I sure hope they were vaccinated for COVID, so as to not infect anyone else...


9 posted on 01/05/2024 7:41:22 AM PST by eyeamok
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I'm sure every airline is wondering how to have an unvaxed pilot on every flight.

The lawsuits are going to be glorious.

10 posted on 01/05/2024 7:41:51 AM PST by GrannyAnn ( )
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To: Red Badger

“Steward?”

Either the clog shot or AIDS complications.


11 posted on 01/05/2024 7:41:54 AM PST by fwdude (.)
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To: dfwgator

Yes I remember, I had lasagna.


12 posted on 01/05/2024 7:42:15 AM PST by RightWingNutJob69
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To: dfwgator

I had Lasagna


13 posted on 01/05/2024 7:42:25 AM PST by al baby (I know its the way the measure the cooling capability )
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To: Red Badger

“Suddenly”?


14 posted on 01/05/2024 7:43:29 AM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary? Pray for President Biden: Psalm 109:8)
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Lasagna.


15 posted on 01/05/2024 7:44:57 AM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary? Pray for President Biden: Psalm 109:8)
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To: Red Badger
Given that he was British, gay, and worked for an airline, it’s pretty safe to assume that he was boosted to the hilt.

Just sayin’

16 posted on 01/05/2024 7:49:05 AM PST by rhinohunter (Elections have consequences. Stolen elections have catastrophic consequences.)
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To: Red Badger

SIDS (Sudden Instant Death Syndrome).


17 posted on 01/05/2024 7:49:37 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Nothing says "democracy" like trying to throw your opponent in jail.)
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To: RightWingNutJob69

It’s not the vax, of course, so it must be J6.


18 posted on 01/05/2024 7:50:33 AM PST by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It ( )
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SIDS (Sudden INJECTED Death Syndrome)...........................


19 posted on 01/05/2024 7:50:56 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while l aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

“suddenly dropped dead”

There’s that word again...

Alberta, Canads’s leading cause of death is “Unknown.” Does “suddenly” fit into the “unknown” category?


20 posted on 01/05/2024 7:50:56 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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