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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
British Airways tourist 'vomited on family and spat wine at them' on Heathrow flight
Police were primed at San Diego Airport to arrest the passenger, who had been travelling on British Airways Flight BA273 for California from London Heathrow in the UK A tourist has been branded the "ultimate passenger from hell" after she allegedly vomited on a family and spat wine at them at 30,000ft. The British Airways captain had to radio ahead for police to meet the transatlantic flight from London Heathrow to San Diego Airport in California earlier this month after the woman's "inexcusable drunken outrage". Alarmed families had noticed the passenger necking booze from a bottle of wine she had smuggled on board in her hand luggage. And it is understood she was then served a Chardonnay and a Bloody Mary on Flight BA273, before scenes of "bedlam" broke out. A witness said: "She slugged as much wine as she could, got up from her seat, and intentionally spat the wine swilling around her mouth into their faces. It was disgusting and rancid." The woman continued to hassle the 'petrified' family as she downed drinks, it is reported today. The unruly tourist is said to have chucked water at the family, mocked them, grabbed the wife's hair and took photos of the passengers. When she'd had her fill of booze, she was violently sick across the appalled trio, The Sun reports. Speaking to the publication, the witness continued: "It was bedlam. The poor family were so upset and angry - and they had every right to be. The woman was a total disgrace. It was obvious she was completely blotto just minutes into the flight. "After she was sick the whole cabin stank. It was a nightmare for everyone. She caused a major interruption... She was undoubtedly the ultimate passenger from hell." The family was moved from the economy section of the plane to the front of the aircraft after the woman vomited. However, tempers frayed with other travellers and the cabin crew had to step in to reportedly give the tourist "a final warning". Yet, it is understood she was still arrested in the US on August 13 after the plane touched down. FBI operatives detained her and led her away. Staff and passengers provided statements to help the prosecution, it is said. The Sun reports the woman had claimed it was her birthday and so she was enjoying a "few drinks" to celebrate the occasion. It is unclear if she was travelling alone or with anyone else, and further details, such as the woman's nationality, have not been disclosed at this stage. British Airways operates a regular flight to and from Heathrow and San Diego Airport, which serves San Diego, Tijuana and other areas. The Mirror has approached British Airways for comment.
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Trump sends another deputy director to work alongside Dan Bongino at embattled FBI
President Trump has appointed another pair of hands to assist Kash Patel as a second deputy director at the FBI. Missouri 's Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been hired as co-deputy director alongside Dan Bongino within the department, according to Fox News. Patel and Bongino have been under immense pressure following a decision by Attorney General Pam Bondi to not release the Epstein files and mass departures at the agency. Bailey has been recognized as a 'decorated war veteran' who made sweeping changes during his time in Missouri. In the role, he launched an anti-human trafficking task force and addressed more than 1,100 cases in the state. He also worked through the backlog of Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence (SAFE) kits, improving the prosecution rates for sexual assault cases in the state. During his time as Missouri Attorney General, Bailey's office saw a spike of 133 percent in trial court criminal prosecutions. 'I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigatio n,' Bailey told Fox in a statement. 'I extend my deepest gratitude to President Trump, U.S. Attorney General Bondi and Director Patel for the privilege to join in their stated mission to Make America Safe Again.' His formidable resume made him an ideal candidate for the role, Attorney General Pam Bondi said as she celebrated the appointment. 'I am thrilled to welcome Andrew Bailey as Co-Deputy Director of the FBI,' Bondi said. 'He has served as a distinguished state attorney general and is a decorated war veteran, bringing expertise and dedication to service. 'His leadership and commitment to country will be a tremendous asset as we work together to advance President Trump's mission.' And Patel, who has been under immense pressure since the bungled Epstein files release, said Bailey would be an 'integral part of this important mission' of restoring America. Bailey's appointment comes after fears just last month that Bongino was on his way out of the department after the botched Epstein saga. Bongino, a longtime leading proponent of theories about Epstein 's client list, failed to show up to work after Bondi and Trump assured the public no such list exists. At the time it was reported he had threatened to resign over the handling of the investigation, which sparked mutiny within the MAGA ranks and turned some of Trump's most loyal soldiers against him. But Bongino, a podcaster who was picked out of political obscurity to help lead the new-and-improved FBI, reportedly returned to work the following week under a cloud of uncertainty about his future at the agency. By Monday morning, officials were starting to squirm and feared that Bongino would be a no-show yet again, but he arrived in the office a few hours later than expected. Administration insiders claim Trump was quietly furious that one of his hand-picked appointees would so publicly go against him. In spite of the controversy, since Patel took over at the FBI, the department has made 19,000 arrests nationwide, which is already double those made in the entirety of 2024. At least 270 of those were human traffickers, and 1,600 were arrested for violent crimes against children. Since Patel took over at the FBI, the department has made 19,000 arrests nationwide, which is already double those made in the entirety of 2024 At least 1,000 have affiliations with foreign terrorist organizations, and three were on the Top 10 Most Wanted list. An administration official told Fox Trump 'wants to see bad guys prosecuted, illegals deported, and corrupt politicians held accountable.' 'We need all hands on deck to accomplish all of these important goals,' the official said. 'Andrew Bailey will serve as another set of credible, experienced hands to help Attorney General Bondi and FBI Director Patel carry out the President's mission.'
Reuters
6 hours ago
- Reuters
Missouri attorney general named as co-deputy director of FBI
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has named Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to a new post of co-deputy director of the FBI alongside Dan Bongino. Bongino, who shared the report on X with the caption "Welcome," clashed with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi last month over the Justice Department's handling of the investigation into the death of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged clientele. At the time, Semafor reported that Bongino considered resigning. Bondi said in a statement that she was "thrilled" to welcome Bailey. "He has served as a distinguished attorney general for Missouri and is a decorated war veteran, bringing expertise and dedication to service," she said. The appointment was first reported by Fox News. The office of Missouri's attorney general said Bailey will resign from his role effective September 8. Bailey on Monday said that serving as the state's attorney general, a role he has held since 2023, has been "a humbling privilege." "I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Co-Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I extend my deepest gratitude to President Trump and U.S. Attorney General Bondi for the privilege to join in their stated mission to Make America Safe Again," he said. Bailey was floated, opens new tab to serve as U.S. attorney general in President Donald Trump's second administration but not selected.
