British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Consuming Passenger's Edible Gummies

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A British Airways crew operating a flight from London to Los Angeles was given a bag of gummy bears by a passenger as a thank-you gift. Unaware that the gummies contained a staggering 300mg of THC, three crew members consumed them on the shuttle to their hotel. The crew members soon began feeling unwell and were taken to the hospital, unable to work the return flight the next day.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of airline crews being cautious when accepting gifts from passengers, as well as the need for clear policies around accepting food and beverage items. Consuming edibles with a high THC content can pose serious health risks, especially for those operating aircraft.

The details

After landing in Los Angeles, the British Airways crew was on the shuttle to their hotel when a few of them decided to split and consume the gummy bears given to them by a passenger. Soon after, the crew members began feeling out of control and panicked, as the gummies contained 300mg of THC. Three of the crew members who consumed the majority of the edibles were taken to the hospital, while the rest of the crew had to be deadheaded back to London days later.

• The incident occurred on a British Airways flight from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) on February 13, 2026.
• The crew members consumed the gummies while on the shuttle to their hotel after landing in Los Angeles.

What’s next

British Airways is reportedly looking for the passenger who gifted the edible gummies to the crew in order to investigate the incident further.