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A British Airways pilot has been suspended after leaving the cockpit door open for an extended period during a transatlantic flight. The incident took place on one of the airline's eight daily flights from London Heathrow to New York JFK. According to reports, the pilot left the door open so that his family, who were traveling as passengers, could watch him at work in the cockpit.
Passengers on board raised concerns about security when they noticed the cockpit door was not closed as required. The event has led to an internal investigation by British Airways and resulted in the pilot's suspension while the matter is reviewed.
A spokesperson for British Airways said, "We take such incidents very seriously and are conducting a thorough investigation." No further details have been released regarding any additional disciplinary action or changes to airline procedures.
