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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
British Airways Has Banned Crew Members From 1 Activity During Layovers
British Airways crew members might be spending less time in front of the camera now. In a new edict, the major airline has ordered all employees, including pilots and flight attendants, to refrain from posting selfies, videos or other personal content on social media during layovers. Additionally, employees have been told to cleanse their social media accounts of any prior content from layover hotel stays, according to One Mile At A Time. "The concern is that someone with bad intentions could use computer software to analyze a background and identify the location of a hotel," One Mile At A Time reported. "It's standard procedure for airline crews to not publicly disclose where they stay on layovers, but at the same time, there haven't been any restrictions on posting from hotels in general." Any content taken in hotel lobbies and restaurants or at pools or parking lots is also off-limits, even if the person's profile is set to private. Those "Get Ready With Me" videos you see influencers--and some flight attendants--post are also forbidden. This policy change has been criticized by some as too harsh, but British Airways insists it simply has the safety of its crew members in mind. 'The safety of our people is really important to us and as a responsible employer, we're continuously looking at how we can improve their security,' airline reps told the New York Post. British Airways last updated its social media guidelines two years ago, when it banned employees from sharing any social media posts of themselves "professionally engaged" in their jobs. While unclear if the latest restrictions were shaped by one event in particular, Irfan Ali Mirza, 45, a British Airways flight attendant, was found dead in his San Francisco hotel room during a stopover back in April. At the time, authorities said they did not suspect foul play, and Mirza's death went under investigation. British Airways Has Banned Crew Members From 1 Activity During Layovers first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 5, 2025
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
British Airways bans cabin crew from taking certain photos on layovers
BA has cited security concerns over potential AI-powered location identification as the main reason for the ban, which follows another set of photo rules for staff that was introduced in 2023 British Airways staff have been banned from posting photos during layovers in popular destinations, it has been reported. The UK's flag carrier has implemented strict new social media restrictions aimed at stopping cabin crew from sharing layover snaps from their accommodation in locations such as the Maldives, Cape Town and Singapore. The airline has not implemented the ban in a bid to ruin all of the fun, but instead to mitigate any potential security risks. BA has cited security concerns over potential AI-powered location identification as the main reason for the ban. It claims that sophisticated computer software could analyze seemingly innocent background details to identify specific hotel locations and crew accommodation patterns, potentially putting the flight staff in jeopardy. Now, crew members must delete such photos and videos from their personal accounts, even private ones. Aviation A2Z reports that all British Airways members, including pilots and cabin crew, are affected. Get Ready With Me videos - in which people film themselves putting on their outfit for the day - filmed in hotel rooms and bathrooms are now banned. Outfit of the Day content showing off BA uniform is also on the scrapheap. Fun photos taken in hotel pools, at private beaches and in the lobby areas are also now forbidden. Back in February 2023, BA introduced a raft of new rules that stopped staff from posting videos and pictures while they were "professionally engaged' in their duties. That included workers on security checks, passenger service, and operational activities. Those rules were designed to clamp down on cabin crew members documenting their lives for TikTok and Instagram followers. A ban on sharing photos of crew sat inside aircraft engines was also brought in. Staff were unhappy at the time, with the following backlash leading BA to clarify that crew could still share photos in their uniform, so long as they weren't actively working. In April, a British Airways crew member was found dead in a hotel room during a stopover - although it is not clear if the new photo policy is connected to the tragic event. Concern was raised for Irfan Ali Mirza when the 45-year-old man failed to report for duty on Thursday after staying at the crew hotel in San Francisco, US. He had arrived there on a flight from London Heathrow and had a two-day layover before the return journey. Hotel managers eventually unlocked Irfan's room where they found the father of three dead on the bed. Police said the responding officers' investigation of the scene "did not discover any evidence of foul play" and the body was taken by the medical examiner. The BA 284 flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow due to depart at 4.20pm on Thursday April 17 was cancelled. One Mile At A Time reported that Mr Mirza's fellow crew members were too upset to fly. BA has been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Flight Attendant's Body Found in Hotel Room Is Identified After He Failed to Show Up for Work
The British Airways flight attendant who was found dead in a San Francisco hotel room has been identified. The crew member was 45-year-old Irfan Ali Mirza, the County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed with PEOPLE. He was a British resident. "There is no additional information to disclose or further comment at this time," the medical examiner's office said in a statement. Mirza's next of kin has been notified. Mirza was found deceased in a hotel on April 17, around 2:21 p.m. local time, the San Francisco Police Department tells PEOPLE. The officers who reported to the scene did not find any evidence of foul play. Related: No Survivors Found After Plane Hits Power Lines and Crashes into Roadway in Central Illinois The flight attendant checked into the hotel two days ahead of a scheduled return flight to the United Kingdom, according to The Standard and The Telegraph. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Crew members raised concerns about their colleague's whereabouts to hotel management after he failed to show up for work and "didn't answer his phone" on April 17, according to the reports. Related: Qatar Airways Says Staff Handled Passenger Death with 'Dignity' After Couple Is Forced to Sit Next to Dead Body for 4 Hours Mirza was expected to fly on the BA 284 flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow, taking off at 4:20 p.m. local time. The scheduled flight was ultimately canceled, according to FlightAware. "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of our colleague at this difficult time," British Airways tells PEOPLE in a statement. Mirza's cause of death has not been disclosed at this time. Read the original article on People
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Heartbreaking tributes to ‘kindest & most genuine' British Airways crew member found dead in hotel bed on US stop over
Travel plans for up to 850 passengers were disrupted CREW TRAGEDY Heartbreaking tributes to 'kindest & most genuine' British Airways crew member found dead in hotel bed on US stop over Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEARTFELT tributes have poured in for a British Airways crew member who was found dead in his hotel bed on a stopover between flights. Irfan Ali Mirza's colleagues raised the alarm when the 45-year-old did not report for duty on a flight back to the UK from San Francisco on Thursday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Friends and family paid heartfelt tributes to him Credit: Facebook 2 Irfan Mirza, 45, was found dead in his hotel bed on a stopover between flights Credit: Facebook The dad-of-three checked in at the crew's £150-a-night hotel on Tuesday after working a flight from Heathrow. But concerns were raised and BA staff were then escorted by hotel managers to Irfan's room following the tragic discovery. The crew was said to be too upset to continue with the flight to Heathrow which was cancelled at the last minute, disrupting travel plans for up to 850 passengers. Heartfelt tributes from devastated family and friends have now poured in for Irfan who may have sadly lain undiscovered for two days. Danielle Crane posted a picture of Irfan alongside other BA crew members. She wrote: "Just heartbreaking, one of most genuine, kindest and fun crew I've flown with." And Ranjit Benning wrote: "Irfan, rest in peace my brother. Such a sad loss." Mirza's youngest brother, Rizzy, also thanked Irfan's BA colleagues for their kind words and stories. He said: "I cannot begin to express the sudden loss of my beautiful brother. It really has cut the family deep. "Looking at all your lovely messages brings me some peace knowing that my brother was well loved and respected amongst you all." Irfan's brother Kamran Mirza wrote: "Cannot express how hard it is that Irfan left his parents, us three siblings and his wife and three young children behind. It's totally heartbreaking. "It has really shocked me and the rest of the family that Irfan is not with us anymore. Cannot express what we are going through right now. "We both were born in the same month, June, only 4 days apart. There were times we celebrated our birthday at the same time. "Now that moment will never come again. It's heartbreaking." The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Irfan's identity on Tuesday hours after his family identified him on social media, reports MailOnline. Cops said the responding officers' investigation of the scene "did not discover any evidence of foul play" and the body was taken by the medical examiner. After Irfan was found dead, pilots returned to support their colleagues. But flight BA284, on an Airbus A380-800, was cancelled although passengers were not told why. They were given hotel rooms while BA staff tried to get them on other flights. A source previously told The Sun: 'The steward was a popular member of the team and this came as a bolt from the blue. 'The grim reality is that he may have been dead in his bed for some time.'
The Sun
22-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
Heartbreaking tributes to ‘kindest & most genuine' British Airways crew member found dead in hotel bed on US stop over
HEARTFELT tributes have poured in for a British Airways crew member who was found dead in his hotel bed on a stopover between flights. Irfan Ali Mirza's colleagues raised the alarm when the 45-year-old did not report for duty on a flight back to the UK from San Francisco on Thursday. 2 2 The dad-of-three checked in at the crew's £150-a-night hotel on Tuesday after working a flight from Heathrow. But concerns were raised and BA staff were then escorted by hotel managers to Irfan's room following the tragic discovery. The crew was said to be too upset to continue with the flight to Heathrow which was cancelled at the last minute, disrupting travel plans for up to 850 passengers. Heartfelt tributes from devastated family and friends have now poured in for Irfan who may have sadly lain undiscovered for two days. Danielle Crane posted a picture of Irfan alongside other BA crew members. She wrote: "Just heartbreaking, one of most genuine, kindest and fun crew I've flown with." And Ranjit Benning wrote: "Irfan, rest in peace my brother. Such a sad loss." Mirza's youngest brother, Rizzy, also thanked Irfan's BA colleagues for their kind words and stories. He said: "I cannot begin to express the sudden loss of my beautiful brother. It really has cut the family deep. "Looking at all your lovely messages brings me some peace knowing that my brother was well loved and respected amongst you all." Irfan's brother Kamran Mirza wrote: "Cannot express how hard it is that Irfan left his parents, us three siblings and his wife and three young children behind. It's totally heartbreaking. "It has really shocked me and the rest of the family that Irfan is not with us anymore. Cannot express what we are going through right now. "We both were born in the same month, June, only 4 days apart. There were times we celebrated our birthday at the same time. "Now that moment will never come again. It's heartbreaking." The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Irfan's identity on Tuesday hours after his family identified him on social media, reports MailOnline. Cops said the responding officers' investigation of the scene "did not discover any evidence of foul play" and the body was taken by the medical examiner. After Irfan was found dead, pilots returned to support their colleagues. But flight BA284, on an Airbus A380-800, was cancelled although passengers were not told why. They were given hotel rooms while BA staff tried to get them on other flights. A source previously told The Sun: 'The steward was a popular member of the team and this came as a bolt from the blue. 'The grim reality is that he may have been dead in his bed for some time.'
