British Airways Pilot Suspended for Cockpit Door Breach

A British Airways captain was suspended after allegedly breaking post-9/11 anti-terror rules by leaving the cockpit door open during a transatlantic flight so his family could see him at the controls.

The incident occurred on a flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK, where the pilot’s family were among the passengers. Sources said the door remained open for “a significant time,” alarming travelers and prompting crew to report the breach.

The captain was grounded upon arrival, and the return flight BA174 to London was canceled, disrupting travel plans for hundreds of passengers. The Civil Aviation Authority launched an urgent investigation into the security lapse.

Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, cockpit doors on commercial aircraft are required to remain locked in flight to prevent unauthorized access. British Airways sources said the pilot’s suspension was in line with company policy, though no security threat was ultimately identified.

The captain has since returned to flying duties. In a statement, British Airways said: “Safety and security is our top priority.”


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