A British Airways flight attendant, Irfan Ali Mirza, 45, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel room after failing to report for work following a layover from Heathrow. Colleagues raised the alarm when he did not respond to calls, leading hotel staff to discover his body; police reported no evidence of foul play, and the cause of death remains unconfirmed. Irfan, who had over 20 years of service, leaves behind a wife and three young children, prompting heartfelt tributes from colleagues who described him as a kind and genuine person.
