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British Airways Crew Member Found Dead During San Francisco Stopover

The cabin crew member's death led to flight cancellations, disrupted travel for 850 passengers, and an ongoing investigation into the cause of death.

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FILE: A British Airways plane lands at San Francisco International Airport on June 8, 2023.
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A British Airways Airbus A380 airliner approaches San Francisco International Airport in 2023. A flight attendant for the airline was reportedly found dead in a San Francisco hotel room during a two-day layover.

Overview

  • The British Airways crew member was discovered deceased in his hotel room in San Francisco on April 17 after failing to show up for a scheduled flight.
  • Authorities have launched an autopsy and investigation, with no immediate evidence of foul play and suspicions that the individual may have been dead for two days.
  • The BA 284 flight from San Francisco to London was canceled after the discovery, with the crew too distraught to operate the service.
  • The cancellation affected 850 passengers, who were provided with hotel accommodations and later rebooked on alternative flights.
  • British Airways has resumed flights on the San Francisco–London route while offering support to affected passengers and reviewing crew wellness protocols following similar incidents in recent years.