Coronavirus: British Airways pilot helps during pandemic by becoming food delivery driver
Written by News on 06/04/2020
A British Airways pilot has been praised for becoming a Tesco delivery driver during the coronavirus lockdown.
First officer Peter Login is among 30,000 British Airways staff who are out of work after the airline grounded most of its fleet last week due to COVID-19.
Instead of flying a Boeing 747, the pilot is now getting essential food to people during the coronavirus lockdown.
As he started his first shift on Saturday, he tweeted: “British Airways 747 keys hung up for a while.
“Back in the cockpit with Tesco. #EveryLittleHelps #ToDriveToServe #StayHomeStaySafe.”
The former RAF officer cadet has been hailed for helping those in self-isolation to get their food during the pandemic.
“Shows a lot of character, Peter. I hope you’re back on the flight deck soon,” American Airlines pilot Brad Tate tweeted.
A London traffic officer, who calls himself The Big Black Rat, added: “British Airways take note, this man is the kind of calibre of officer you should always strive for.
“A can do, won’t quit attitude!!”
NHS worker Lara Prisco, who is having to self-isolate, said: “All supermarkets too far to drive and all delivery service suspended.
“You and Tesco are the reasons I still manage to have food and basic items! (I am not crying, you are crying!).”
Others asked if he will continue doing safety announcements and said he should wear his pilot’s hat while delivering groceries.
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Composer Rob Green joked: “Calls head office: This is TangoDelta47, on final approach to Jeanette at number 12.”
Mr Login only started working for British Airways in January, having been made redundant by Thomas Cook, which collapsed last year.
On 2 April, British Airways agreed to furlough its staff on 80% of pay due to the coronavirus crisis, promising that nobody would be made redundant.
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