A British Airways crew member on a San Francisco to London flight was arrested after being found naked and dancing in a lavatory, suspected of drug use, leading to an investigation and suspension, highlighting concerns about crew conduct and safety in aviation.
British Airways A380 flight #BA269 from London Heathrow to Los Angeles aborted two takeoff attempts due to a technical issue before finally departing three hours late.
London Heathrow is experiencing a meltdown for the third day in a row, with the UK Border Force's computer systems experiencing an outage on top of British Airways' own problems. All UK airports are affected, with passengers experiencing long delays due to problems with electronic passport gates. The glitch is causing frustration with passengers venting their anger after being forced to wait in long queues. The situation couldn't have come at a worse time, with this weekend set to be one of the busiest for airports and airlines since the pandemic.