30,000-ft health scare: British Airways launches probe after 3 pilots suffer food poisoning on Hyderabad-London flight

Three British Airways pilots on flight BA276 from Hyderabad to London fell ill after suspected food poisoning.

British Airways launched a probe and is reviewing crew accommodation in Hyderabad after the incident.

One pilot became incapacitated at 30,000 feet and required oxygen; the other two completed the flight safely.

All three pilots filed Air Safety Reports and provided medical samples to identify the illness source.

The incident is unusual because airline protocols typically prevent all flight deck crew from eating the same meal to avoid simultaneous sickness.