British Airways statement after passengers '13 hour flight with dead body'Airline issue statement after reports claim a woman died an hour into a British Airways flight from Hong Kong to London HeathrowView Image British Airways have released a statement (Image: Ceri Breeze via Getty Images)British Airways has released a statement following reports a dead passenger remained in a galley for 13 hours during a flight. ‌The woman, reportedly aged in her 60s, passed away an hour into a journey from Hong Kong to London Heathrow. The pilots of the Airbus A350-1000 reportedly proceeded with the flight, with passengers now claiming there was a "foul smell" emanating from the area. ‌A British Airways spokesman told the Express: "A customer sadly passed away on board and our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time. If there is no body bag, then the body should be covered with a blanket up to the neck.

Source: Daily Mirror March 21, 2026 19:19 UTC