British Airways pilot dies between flights after suddenly collapsing in luxury hotel in front of shocked holidaymakers

The pilot's devastated crew members have been offered counselling

The 47-year-old Senior First Officer collapsed in a luxury hotel in front of stunned holidaymakers yesterday.

#BritishAirways was forced to cancel Flight BA2158 from the #Caribbean, which was due to land at #London Gatwick at 08.50 today.

Devastated crew are returning to the #UK on another flight tonight.

A source said: “This tragedy has left British Airways staff stunned and deeply upset.”

“The Senior First Officer was very popular and his death was completely out of the blue.”

“He was the life and soul; a really popular guy and just 47-years-old old.” He collapsed #suddenly in a public area.

“It’s so sad that this has happened and everyone has been hit for six.”

"Bosses have handled the tragedy in an incredibly sensitive way and staff can speak to a trained counsellor if it helps them.”