Airline probing claims that staff drinks were spiked in Wan Chai
British Airways has banned staff from visiting a popular bar in Wan Chai after several crew members were allegedly slipped a date-rape drug on the premises.
The airline has launched an investigation into Rohypnol incidents that occurred at the bar. It has refused to reveal whether the victims were drugged by fellow crew members, bar staff or patrons.
'We are undertaking an investigation following a number of reports of crew feeling unwell after visiting the bar,' said a BA spokesman from the company's London headquarters.
'We have advised our crew to avoid visiting the bar whilst the investigation is ongoing. We take the well-being and safety of our staff very seriously, and are therefore erring on the side of caution.'
The spokesman would not comment further, but did confirm that the cases all involve Rohypnol - a tasteless and colourless tranquilliser usually prescribed for insomnia.
However, airline staff, who wished to remain anonymous, said the investigation involves four stewardesses who reported to the airline over the past 12 months that they had been drugged with Rohypnol. Investigations are supposedly being carried out by BA and Britain's Foreign Office.
