It was clear there was little preparation for such an event.” A spokesperson for British Airways said: “The aircraft returned ...

leaving him to sit under the leak for the remainder of his flight. British Airways apologised and said they had been in touch with the customer to 'put things right' - though John remains ...

A British Airways flight was forced to make a U-turn and return to its departure airport not long after take-off this morning (January 4), after issuing an emergency distress signal in mid-air.