Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson Wicked Words - Stephen Davis: A Hostage Crisis
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Unsettling News
- BA 149's chief purser, Clive Earthy, heard a BBC report about Iraqi troops on the Kuwaiti border.
- He assumed the flight would skip Kuwait, but BA confirmed the flight, shocking the crew.
Suspicious Delay and Passengers
- BA 149 was delayed due to an alleged air conditioning issue, which some believe was a deliberate delay.
- A group of young men boarded last minute, raising suspicions among some passengers.
Arrival in Kuwait and Bombing
- Passengers noticed a deserted terminal and realized theirs was the only plane.
- A 14-year-old girl saw fighter planes and explosions, confirming their fears of an invasion.