Hostages from a British Airways flight that landed in Kuwait during the Gulf War in 1990 have initiated legal proceedings against the UK government and the airline. The passengers and crew of BA flight 149 were taken off the aircraft when it refueled in Kuwait just hours after the Iraqi invasion. Some spent over four months in captivity and were considered human shields by Saddam Hussein to deter attacks from the West.
Ninety-four survivors have filed a legal claim alleging that the UK government and British Airways knowingly endangered civilians by allowing the flight to stop in Kuwait despite knowledge of the invasion. The passengers suffered physical and psychological harm during the ordeal. Accusations of using the flight for covert operations have surfaced, implicating a conspiracy and cover-up.
Barry Manners, a survivor, highlighted their treatment as expendable pawns and the legal action seeks justice and accountability, aiming to restore trust in the judicial process. Despite denied claims of negligence, conspiracy, and cover-up, the legal battle continues, shedding light on previously undisclosed information.