Chaos as British Airways passenger collapses moments after take-off on flight to Scotland

A PASSENGER on a British Airways flight to Edinburgh today suffered a medical emergency moments after take-off.

The male traveller collapsed on the 11am flight from London City Airport to the Scottish capital.

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A male traveller collapsed on a flight from London City Airport to Edinburgh Credit: STAFF Concerned cabin crew made a tannoy announcement for any medical personnel on board to make themselves...