British Airways flight BA254 from Bridgetown, Barbados, to London Heathrow was cancelled on Sunday after several crew members reportedly became intoxicated in a hotel bar hours before departure, affecting up to 336 passengers.
Crew Suspended Amid Investigation
Several British Airways crew members have been suspended while the airline conducts an internal investigation, according to the Press Association. The Sun newspaper reported that the crew engaged in a “vodka and beer session,” with one female cabin crew member allegedly vomiting and a male colleague collapsing.
The incident allegedly took place at an “all-inclusive, ocean-fronted retreat” popular with honeymooners, though the specific establishment was not named. Other guests reportedly filmed the crew members, one of whom said: “We’re British Airways crew, what of it?”
Flight Details and Impact
The flight was scheduled to depart at 4:25 PM local time and arrive in the UK at 6:15 AM on Monday. British Airways stated: “We expect the highest standards of our crew, and we are urgently investigating this matter.”
