Air travelers are reacting with shock after a dead passenger’s body was reportedly stored in a heated galley for more than 13 hours on a long-haul flight, according to reports.
A woman in her 60s died about an hour after takeoff on British Airways Flight BA32 from Hong Kong to London last Sunday, but the pilots continued on to Heathrow Airport instead of turning back, The Sun reported.
A source told the outlet that the Airbus A350-1000’s galley had a heated floor, and by the end of the flight “there were claims that a foul smell was present” in that area.
“Obviously, the family with the woman were distraught, and so were the crew,” the source said. “Many wanted to return to Hong Kong. But, to put it bluntly, if a passenger has already died, that is not viewed as an emergency.”
British Airways told Fox News Digital that its crew followed all procedures.
“A customer sadly passed away on board and our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time,” the airline said. “We are supporting our crew and all procedures were correctly followed.”
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