Overview

• A British Airways pilot was kidnapped, assaulted, and robbed during a stopover in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• The pilot was approached by a woman asking for help with her shopping, before masked men forced him into a vehicle and drove him to a remote location.
• The attackers tortured the pilot for hours, forcing him to hand over thousands of pounds before releasing him.
• This is the second serious assault on a British Airways crew member in Johannesburg in the past six months, raising concerns about the safety of airline staff in the region.
• British Airways is supporting the pilot and cooperating with local authorities in their investigation.