British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Consuming Marijuana-Laced Sweets from Passenger
A routine transatlantic flight turned into a terrifying ordeal for three British Airways cabin crew members last week. After arriving in Los Angeles from London Heathrow, the crew accepted what appeared to be innocent sweets from a passenger, mistaking it for a friendly gesture of gratitude. However, the treats were dangerously laced with potent marijuana, leading to severe panic and necessitating immediate medical intervention.
Crew Experiences Severe Panic and Loss of Control
The three crew members consumed the sweets only after the aircraft had safely landed at Los Angeles International Airport. Unbeknownst to them, the gummies contained extremely high doses of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, with reports indicating up to 300 milligrams per sweet. A source disclosed to The Sun that the staff felt completely out of control, overwhelmed by panic and fear as their symptoms rapidly worsened.
"They felt totally out of control and became panicked and scared. Their symptoms became worse, and the trio was taken to the hospital for treatment," the source revealed. The severity of the reaction prompted swift action from airline management to ensure operational safety and passenger well-being.
British Airways Implements Immediate Safety Measures
To prevent any potential disruption or risk to passengers, British Airways promptly replaced the affected crew for the return flight to London. The incapacitated staff members later traveled back to the United Kingdom as passengers, recovering from the harrowing experience. The source emphasized the catastrophic possibilities had the incident occurred mid-flight, stating, "If an entire crew became incapacitated at 330,000 feet after ingesting deadly drugs, the consequences don’t bear thinking about."
Airline Launches Investigation to Identify Passenger
British Airways has initiated an investigation to trace the passenger responsible for distributing the marijuana-laced sweets. The individual could face multiple criminal charges, as highlighted by the source: "Bosses are trying to trace the passenger who tried to get the crew high. The flyer could face multiple police charges." This incident underscores the serious legal and safety ramifications of such actions aboard commercial flights.
A Simple Gesture of Gratitude Turns Dangerous
Typically, offering sweets to flight crew is viewed as a minor, appreciative act. However, in this alarming case, it led to significant medical emergencies. The source noted, "It is a godsend in this case; the sweets in question were not shared out among the crew until they had arrived in the US. They were consumed in the crew bus after touchdown, and tired staff gratefully gobbled them up." This timing likely prevented a more disastrous scenario during the flight.
A British Airways spokesperson addressed the situation, confirming, "A small number of our crew reported feeling unwell at their hotel and have since recovered. We sent a replacement crew to operate the return flight, and there was no impact on our customers."
Crew Fully Recovers, No Disciplinary Action Taken
According to reports, all three cabin crew members have made a full recovery from the incident. There is no indication that they were aware of the THC content in the sweets, and British Airways has confirmed that no disciplinary measures will be taken against them. The airline continues to prioritize crew safety and passenger security in light of this unsettling event.
