US EditionMum-of-One Recalls 'Pandemonium' on British Airways Flight as People Fell Ill
Passengers and crew fell ill mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing and hazmat response; engineers found no toxic fumes, and British Airways cited a technical issue as a precaution.
- On December 23rd, a British Airways flight diverted to Venice after passengers and crew fell violently ill mid-flight, and firefighters in full hazmat suits met the aircraft.
- Shortly after takeoff, passengers and crew began falling ill, with about six seriously unwell and cabin crew collapsing in the aisles, KENNEDY NEWSMs Wells from Eastbourne said.
- Hazmat teams boarded the plane with testing devices as ambulances and fire engines soon surrounded it, checking affected crew and passengers in full protective gear.
- Passengers faced lengthy disruption after an eight-hour delay in Italy; British Airways offered £2,130 but Melanie Wells seeks an extra £500 for the missed first night.
- Despite passenger fears, British Airways said the diversion was a precaution over a technical issue and apologised, prioritising safety; engineers inspected the aircraft, found no evidence of toxic fumes, and cleared it to return to service the next day.
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British Airways flight forced into emergency landing after cabin crew collapse on board due to 'toxic fumes' as hazmat suits rush to the scene
A British Airways flight descended into "pandemonium" when passengers and cabin crew fell ill, before the plane was swarmed by hazmat suit-clad firefighters.Melanie Wells flew out for the £7,500 all-inclusive, luxury TUI package holiday of eight days in Egypt alongside her 19-year-old daughter Imogen on December 23.However, after boarding the flight at London Gatwick Airport, the 61-year-old developed a bad headache, which she initially put down…
PANIC IN THE SKY: HAZMAT TEAMS STORM LONDON FLIGHT After Passengers and Crew Suddenly Fell Ill Mid-Air — Plane Forced to Emergency Landing in Italy | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft
A British Airways flight from London Gatwick bound for Egypt was forced into an emergency landing in Venice, Italy, after passengers and crew members suddenly fell violently ill mid-flight, triggering a full-scale HAZMAT response, The Standard reported. The incident took place in December, though details have only now been reported. The December 23rd flight, bound for Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, was met on the tarmac by firefighters in full hazmat s…
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Mum-of-one recalls 'pandemonium' on British Airways flight as people fell ill
A mum claims a British Airways flight turned to 'pandemonium' when passengers and crew members fell ill - the flight was diverted to Venice.
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