Farma Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 With a number of forum members regularly travelling I feel this information is worth posting. Mods move or remove as appropriate. British Airways Statement Updated: 19:03, Wednesday November 29, 2006 British Airways statement: British Airways has been advised that three of its Boeing 767 short haul aircraft have been identified by the UK government as part of the investigation into the death of Alexander Litvinenko. The airline was contacted last night (Tuesday, November 28) by the government. It has taken the three B767s out of service to enable forensic examination to be carried out. The initial results of the forensic tests, which was confirmed late this afternoon, has shown very low traces of a radioactive substance onboard two of the three aircraft. British Airways has been advised that this investigation is confined solely to these three B767 aircraft, which will remain out of service until further notice. British Airways understands that from advice it has been given that the risk to public health is low. The airline is in the process of making contact with customers who have travelled on flights operated by these aircraft, which operate within Europe. The airline has published the flights affected on its website, www.ba.com. Customers on these flights who wish to receive further advice are advised to telephone NHS Direct on 0845 4647. Only customers who have travelled on these specific flights are asked to telephone NHS Direct. British Airways has set up a special helpline for customers and staff on 0845 6040171 or 0191 211 3690 for international calls. Further information will be released as it becomes available and information will be posted on the airline's website. Affected BA Flights Updated: 18:59, Wednesday November 29, 2006 British Airways has been advised that three of its Boeing 767 short haul aircraft have been identified by the UK government as part of the investigation into the death of Alexander Litvinenko. The following British Airways' flights are involved: London Heathrow to Moscow/Moscow to London Heathrow November 3, BA874 and BA875 November 7, BA872 and BA873 November 8, BA874 and BA875 November 9, BA872 and BA873 November 14, BA872 and BA873 November 15, BA874 and BA875 November 17, BA874 and BA875 November 18, BA874 and BA875 November 20, BA872 and BA873 London Heathrow to Barcelona/Barcelona to London Heathrow November 4, BA478 and BA479 November 16, BA478 and BA479 November 19, BA478 and BA479 November 22, BA478 and BA479 November 23, BA478 and BA479 November 24, BA478 and BA479 London Heathrow to Dusseldorf/Dusseldorf to London Heathrow November 6, BA936 and BA937 November 18, BA936 and BA937 November 25, BA936 and BA937 London Heathrow to Athens November 6, BA632 and BA633 November 7, BA634 November 9, BA634 November 10, BA632 November 14, BA634 November 20, BA634 November 21, BA632 November 25, BA632 Athens to London Heathrow November 8, BA631 November 10, BA631 November 10, BA633 November 15, BA631 November 21, BA631 November 21, BA633 November 25, BA633 London Heathrow to Larnaca/Larnaca to London Heathrow November 11, BA662 and BA663 November 12, BA662 and BA663 November 13, BA662 and BA663 November 26, BA662 and BA663 London Heathrow to Stockholm/Stockholm to London Heathrow November 19, BA780 and BA781 November 22, BA780 and BA781 November 23, BA780 and BA781 November 24, BA780 and BA781 London Heathrow to Vienna/Vienna to London Heathrow November 28, BA846 and BA847 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donz Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 BA sux, I will never fly with them again. There air hostesses are the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I love it. Let's all get wound up about the chances of being contaminated with radiation from a source that is static and only dangerous if ingested or if it enters the bloodstream. Meanwhile all flying at altitude, and in particular longhaul, is subjecting yourself to bombardment of radiation levels that would warrant a health warning at ground level. -- And for those of you watching the UK news on this issue. Imagine for a moment that there had been a Muslim link in this story. The issue here is not minor contamination on BA, but news management (read control) and not upsetting Putin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 whilst agreeing in principle with guesthouse , it should also be noted that had ba not made this announcement and these facts surfaced at a later date (as they undoubtedly would have) then the outcry would have been much worse. it is merely sensible damage limitation by ba.... and a professional news service reporting the facts to the public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 pilots flying solar routes are at high levels of radiation exposure, passengers a lot less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donz Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hey guesthouse, why do you have a simular avatar as mine? Can you please change yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Crocodile Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hey guesthouse, why do you have a simular avatar as mine? Can you please change yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Donz if you'll forgive me, I'll have to borrow an image so as to put it in a way even you might understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 this announcement might well be part of the investigation into who and when brought these radioactive substances into the UK - rather than passenger health concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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