A BRITISH Airways pilot has been suspended over claims he drunkenly assaulted three female crew members.
The first officer, a married man in his 50s, was said to have flown into a rage during a boozy night out between flights.
First, he had rowed with his 25-year-old lover, who had flown with him on Flight BA057 from Heathrow to South Africa on a discounted ticket.
He then returned to the crew hotel in Johannesburg and confronted three colleagues — a cabin manager, a first class stewardess and an in-flight lead — in the bar.
Marriott Hotel security staff were said to have had to escort him to his room as he could barely stand.
However, the crew refused to operate the return flight the next day if he was in the cockpit.
He was flown home in disgrace as a passenger on a different flight.
The father-of-two remains grounded while inquiries continue.
BA bosses have been increasingly alarmed at wild behaviour between flights.
Johannesburg has been getting a reputation as the ultimate party destination for staff.
