Archive · 23 Jul 2026
British Airways Investigates Pilot Illness After Hyderabad Stopover
Three pilots on a British Airways flight from Hyderabad to London got very sick during the flight.
They think it was because of the breakfast they ate at their hotel in Hyderabad.
One pilot got so sick that he couldn't work, and the other two had to keep flying even though they felt bad.
British Airways is checking their hotel and food to see what happened.
They say the passengers were always safe.
Three pilots on British Airways flight BA276 fell ill mid-flight after a stopover in Hyderabad.
One pilot became seriously unwell and required oxygen and medical treatment upon landing.
The other two pilots continued operating the flight despite worsening symptoms.
British Airways is investigating the incident and reviewing crew accommodation in Hyderabad.
Pilots had breakfast together at their hotel and drank bottled water supplied by an external company.
- Who
- Three pilots of British Airways flight BA276
- What
- Suspected food poisoning leading to illness mid-flight
- When
- During a flight from Hyderabad to London Heathrow
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Pilots consumed breakfast at their hotel before the flight
British Airways' Response
Pilot Health Concerns
Safety Measures
British Airways' Response
British Airways assures that passenger safety was never compromised and is reviewing crew accommodation.
Pilot Health Concerns
Pilots experienced severe symptoms mid-flight, raising concerns about their ability to operate safely.
- Affected Flight
- BA276 from Hyderabad to London Heathrow
- Number of Pilots Affected
- 3
- Suspected Cause
- Food poisoning from breakfast at hotel
- Airline Response
- Reviewing hotel arrangements and crew accommodation
- Passenger Safety
- British Airways states safety was never compromised
