This is a grim story, and one that underscores how difficult (and frankly awkward) in-flight medical emergencies can become when they turn fatal. But the way this was handled by British Airways raises some real questions.
From there, the situation became complicated.
Rather than diverting, the pilots elected to continue the 14-hour journey to London. That decision, while uncomfortable, is not unusual. Once a passenger has passed away, it is generally not considered a medical emergency requiring diversion. The real issue is what happened next, at least allegedly.
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