A British Airways pilot has died during a layover between flights at a resort on the island of St Lucia, according to reports.
The 47-year-old Senior First Officer is believed to have collapsed at a luxury hotel in front of shocked tourists on the Caribbean island yesterday.
His death meant that BA had to cancel Flight BA2158 from Vieux Fort, which was due to land at London Gatwick at 08.50 today.
‘This tragedy has left British Airways staff stunned and deeply upset,’ a source reportedly told The Sun.
‘The Senior First Officer was very popular and his death was completely out of the blue.’
Devastated crew members are expected to return to the UK on another flight tonight.
The crew who had flown with the pilot have been offered counselling by bosses.
BA said in a statement to MailOnline: ‘Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of our colleague at this difficult time.’
