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British Airways pilot food poisoning incident

Entities: Hyderabad · British Airways · BA276 · BALPA · London

Overview

In late July 2026, three British Airways pilots on flight BA276 from Hyderabad to London became ill with suspected food poisoning after sharing breakfast and bottled water at their hotel. One pilot needed oxygen at cruising altitude, while the two others continued the Boeing 777‑200 flight safely to Heathrow.

British Airways opened an internal investigation into the hotel’s hygiene and catering arrangements. The airline and the British Airline Pilots' Association called for varied meals for crew to reduce the risk of simultaneous illness. The incident was noted as rare, with the last comparable large‑scale food‑poisoning event for the carrier occurring in 1984, though that earlier case also did not result in a safety incident.

Both pilots received medical care after landing, and the airline affirmed that passenger safety was not compromised.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    British Airways pilots incapacitated by food poisoning on Hyderabad‑London flight

    Three British Airways pilots on a Hyderabad‑London flight suffered suspected food poisoning, with one incapacitated mid‑flight; the aircraft landed safely as the airline launched an investigation.

  2. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 24 sources
    British Airways pilots fall ill with food poisoning on Hyderabad‑London flight

    Three British Airways pilots fell ill with suspected food poisoning on a Hyderabad‑London flight; one was incapacitated at 30,000 ft, the plane landed safely, and the airline began an investigation.

Sources

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