Retired Air Vice Marshal dies midair on London–Abuja flight

An Abuja-bound British Airways formation was connected Sunday diverted to Barcelona, Spain, pursuing the decease onboard of a retired Air Vice Marshal from Anambra State (name withheld).

The aircraft, which departed London’s Heathrow Airport astatine 11:00 p.m. connected Sunday, October 5, was scheduled to onshore astatine the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by 5:00 yesterday.

The incidental caused distress among passengers, with disorder onboard reportedly triggering a 2nd aesculapian exigency involving a large woman.

Her information could not beryllium instantly confirmed astatine property time.

British Airways, successful a connection to passengers, apologised for the disruption and assured them of support.

“Passengers are advised to expect an email with much accusation and tin scope retired to the airline’s Live Chat diagnostic for support.

”British Airways acknowledges the inconvenience and acknowledgment passengers for their patience and understanding,” the hose stated.

The hose besides confirmed that a replacement craft would proceed the travel to Abuja

Initially scheduled to depart Barcelona astatine 2:00 p.m. section clip and get successful Abuja astatine 7:00 p.m., the departure was aboriginal adjusted to 2:50 p.m., with accomplishment expected astir 5:45 p.m. Nigerian time.

British Airways apologised for the disruption and provided a replacement aircraft.

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