Passenger Left in Heated Galley for 13.5 Hours After Death on BA Flight A woman in her 60s died shortly after take-off from Hong Kong on a British Airways flight, and her body was left in a heated galley for over 13.5 hours before the plane reached Heathrow. Passengers and crew reported being deeply traumatized by the situation, with complaints about the foul odor growing as the flight neared its destination. The incident occurred on a flight operated by an Airbus A350-1000, which departed Hong Kong for London. According to reports, the woman passed away approximately an hour after the aircraft took off. British Airways pilots opted to continue the journey to Heathrow rather than divert back to Hong Kong, despite the distress of passengers and crew. During the flight, crew members faced challenges in handling the deceased passenger’s remains. A source described the situation as chaotic, noting that discussions took place about where to place the body. The flight deck’s request to lock the body in a toilet was rejected, forcing the crew to isolate the body, wrap it in materials, and move it to a galley at the rear of the plane. The galley had a heated floor, which was overlooked by some crew members, leading to complaints about an unpleasant smell in that area by the end of the flight. Authorities intervened on Sunday, boarding the flight to investigate. Police asked up to 331 passengers to remain seated for 45 minutes while they conducted their inquiries. The airline confirmed that all procedures were followed correctly, though some crew members reportedly experienced trauma and were off work. A source praised the crew for their handling of the situation, noting that there is no single protocol for dealing with a deceased passenger during a flight.#hong_kong #british_airways #heathrow #airbus_a350_1000 #passengers
