British Airways Hostages from 1990 Gulf Crisis Launch Legal Action
A group of passengers and crew from a British Airways flight taken hostage in Kuwait during the 1990 Gulf Crisis have initiated legal proceedings against both the UK government and the airline, as reported by law firm McCue Jury & Partners.
Flight 149 was intercepted in Kuwait on August 2, 1990, amidst Iraq’s invasion of the country, leading to some individuals being held captive for over four months as human shields during the first Gulf War.
Ninety-four individuals have filed a civil claim at the High Court in London, accusing the UK government and British Airways of deliberately endangering civilians. The victims are seeking compensation for severe physical and psychological trauma endured during their ordeal.
Barry Manners, a survivor of the incident, emphasized the importance of seeking justice to restore trust in the political and legal systems.
The legal action alleges that the UK government and British Airways were aware of the invasion but proceeded with the flight for covert operations, disregarding the safety of passengers. Despite these claims, both parties have denied any wrongdoing.
While the saga continues in the legal realm, the victims remain resolved in their pursuit for accountability and reparations.