The pilot, whose name has not been released, faces allegations after 16 current and former girlfriends discovered videos of their intimate moments shared on pornographic websites. The women, many of whom are flight attendants, reportedly alerted each other to his actions before several filed complaints with the Metropolitan Police.
Metropolitan Police confirmed they received reports of unauthorized video recording and distribution on 3/3. They arrested the 31-year-old pilot on 5/3, who has since been released on bail pending further investigation. The pilot allegedly enticed numerous female airline employees, aged 24 to 36, during hotel layovers worldwide.
One woman, identifying as a victim between 2023 and 2025, stated she was filmed without consent. She recounted, "During intercourse, he often placed a laptop in front of us, playing music but with the screen turned off." Another woman reportedly found multiple videos on his laptop and observed that he had taped over the camera's indicator light, suggesting a deliberate attempt to conceal the recording.
Industry leaders have also received reports alleging the pilot's cocaine use. A spokesperson for the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated that reports of controlled substance abuse are under review and appropriate measures will be taken. Internally, British Airways sources confirmed the pilot's suspension from duty and grounding until the police investigation concludes. The airline has not yet issued an official comment.
This incident is not the first sexual misconduct scandal to hit the airline industry. In late 2025, United Airlines flight attendant Lisa Denson sued pilot Andrew Hill and the company after discovering he shared intimate photos of them online. Denson had dated Hill for 5 years. After Hill pleaded guilty to multiple charges, Denson filed a lawsuit against United Airlines, arguing the airline also bore responsibility for her former boyfriend's actions. Earlier, in 2019, two JetBlue pilots faced accusations of drugging and sexually assaulting two flight attendants during a layover in Puerto Rico. According to the lawsuit, one of the women contacted JetBlue about the incident, but the airline reportedly took no action.
Tue Anh (according to The Sun, IBTimes)
