British Airways flight BA254 from Barbados to London was cancelled after crew members allegedly engaged in a drinking session hours before departure, leaving up to 336 passengers stranded. Several crew members have been suspended pending an investigation.
Flight Cancellation Details
The flight was scheduled to depart Bridgetown at 4:25 PM local time on Sunday and arrive at London Heathrow at 6:15 AM on Monday. However, the airline cancelled the flight due to the crew's alleged intoxication.
According to The Press Association, a number of crew members have been suspended while the airline investigates the incident. The Sun reported that the crew had been involved in a “vodka and beer session” at an all-inclusive ocean-front hotel popular with honeymooners. The hotel has not been named.
Allegations and Witness Accounts
The Sun claimed that one female cabin crew member vomited, while a male colleague collapsed. Other guests at the hotel reportedly filmed the crew members, with one allegedly saying: “We’re British Airways crew, what of it?”
A British Airways spokesperson stated: “We expect the highest standards of our crew, and we are urgently investigating this matter.”
Impact on Passengers
The cancellation affected up to 336 passengers, who were left stranded in Barbados. British Airways has not yet commented on alternative arrangements for the affected travellers.
