British Airways passengers report foul odor after dead body stored on 14-hour flight to Heathrow Passengers on a 14-hour British Airways flight from Hong Kong to London Heathrow described a “foul smell” after a woman in her 60s died shortly after takeoff on 15 March. The incident occurred during the flight, which landed at 4:52 am with 331 passengers aboard. According to reports, the body was placed in a heated galley near the rear of the aircraft, leading to complaints about an unpleasant odor. A source told The Sun that the deceased’s family and crew members were “distraught” following the incident. The account detailed a discussion among crew members about handling the body, with the flight deck’s request to lock it in a toilet being rejected. Instead, the body was isolated, wrapped in materials, and moved to the galley. The galley’s heated floor, which some crew had overlooked, reportedly contributed to the foul smell detected toward the end of the flight. Guidelines from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) state that a deceased passenger should be moved to an isolated seat, placed back in their own seat, or, at the crew’s discretion, positioned in another area that does not obstruct an aisle or exit. The source noted that the situation was not classified as an emergency since the passenger had already died. British Airways confirmed the incident, stating that a customer passed away on board and that all procedures were followed. A spokesperson expressed condolences to the family and mentioned support for the crew. After landing, police met the flight at Heathrow, and passengers were instructed to remain seated for 45 minutes while investigations were conducted.#hong_kong #the_sun #british_airways #international_air_transport_association #heathrow_airport
