Eight planes locked down at Heathrow Airport over coronavirus fears
Coronavirus fears sparked a lockdown of eight planes Friday morning at Heathrow Airport — including a flight from California — after passengers complained they were suffering from symptoms, according to new reports.
Passengers on United Airlines Flight 901 from San Francisco were told by the captain to stay put after landing because someone on board might be infected, the Daily Mail reported.
British passenger Andy West told the outlet the captain said they might not move for a while because “seven other planes” had suspected cases as well.
Further details involving the other aircraft are unknown. Heathrow Airport declined to comment but is believed to be running as normal with all runways open, the Mail reports.
Staff on the morning United Airlines flight — none of whom were wearing protective gear — brought the passenger to the back of the plane and waited for health officials to arrive in hazmat suits, West said. Everyone was allowed off the flight about half an hour later.
“I think the passenger was taken right to the back of the plane, so I didn’t get to see what they looked like,” West said. “We were told to stay [seated] until authorities came on board, and [the captain] said that seven other flights had landed and had a similar situation.”
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried,” he added. “My mind started to race.”
Passenger Neerag Malhotra tweeted that passengers were stuck “waiting for doctor confirmation” and that the affected person was “isolated at the back of the plane.”
United Airlines confirmed that someone was not feeling well on the plane but did not elaborate. “Our team at London Heathrow Airport is providing assistance related to United flight 901 (San Francisco-London Heathrow) today, following reports of an individual becoming unwell onboard,” the airline said in a statement to multiple outlets. “The safety of our customers and employees is our highest priority and we continue to work closely with local authorities.”
It’s unclear what happened to the passenger who complained of possible symptoms, or where the person traveled from.
The airport, as well as Public Health England, has so far declined to comment, according to local reports.
Meanwhile, British Member of Parliament Alex Sobel tweeted Friday that he would be tested for coronavirus after attending the UK Bus Summit with someone confirmed to have the infection — though he has not exhibited any symptoms himself.
“I attended the UK bus summit on the 6th Feb, where there was an attendee who has tested positive for coronavirus,” he wrote. “Whilst I have been informed that I am at very low risk, I have called 111 to be formally assessed.”
His engagements have been canceled until Thursday, he said.
Lilian Greenwood, another Parliament member who attended the summit, said she too has canceled her engagements until Thursday “to be extra-cautious.”
Eight planes locked down at Heathrow Airport over coronavirus fears
Coronavirus fears sparked a lockdown of eight planes Friday morning at Heathrow Airport — including a flight from California — after passengers complained they were suffering from symptoms, according to new reports.
Passengers on United Airlines Flight 901 from San Francisco were told by the captain to stay put after landing because someone on board might be infected, the Daily Mail reported.
British passenger Andy West told the outlet the captain said they might not move for a while because “seven other planes” had suspected cases as well.
Further details involving the other aircraft are unknown. Heathrow Airport declined to comment but is believed to be running as normal with all runways open, the Mail reports.
Staff on the morning United Airlines flight — none of whom were wearing protective gear — brought the passenger to the back of the plane and waited for health officials to arrive in hazmat suits, West said. Everyone was allowed off the flight about half an hour later.
“I think the passenger was taken right to the back of the plane, so I didn’t get to see what they looked like,” West said. “We were told to stay [seated] until authorities came on board, and [the captain] said that seven other flights had landed and had a similar situation.”
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried,” he added. “My mind started to race.”
Passenger Neerag Malhotra tweeted that passengers were stuck “waiting for doctor confirmation” and that the affected person was “isolated at the back of the plane.”
United Airlines confirmed that someone was not feeling well on the plane but did not elaborate.
“Our team at London Heathrow Airport is providing assistance related to United flight 901 (San Francisco-London Heathrow) today, following reports of an individual becoming unwell onboard,” the airline said in a statement to multiple outlets. “The safety of our customers and employees is our highest priority and we continue to work closely with local authorities.”
It’s unclear what happened to the passenger who complained of possible symptoms, or where the person traveled from.
The airport, as well as Public Health England, has so far declined to comment, according to local reports.
Meanwhile, British Member of Parliament Alex Sobel tweeted Friday that he would be tested for coronavirus after attending the UK Bus Summit with someone confirmed to have the infection — though he has not exhibited any symptoms himself.
“I attended the UK bus summit on the 6th Feb, where there was an attendee who has tested positive for coronavirus,” he wrote. “Whilst I have been informed that I am at very low risk, I have called 111 to be formally assessed.”
His engagements have been canceled until Thursday, he said.
Lilian Greenwood, another Parliament member who attended the summit, said she too has canceled her engagements until Thursday “to be extra-cautious.”
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