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British Airways boss left embarrassed after his own airline’s error made him miss Duchess of Cornwall meeting

Camilla had agreed to open BA’s luxurious new lounge in Aberdeen but the chief executive got stranded by his own plane's fault

A BRITISH Airways boss was left embarrassed when a fault with one of his planes meant he missed a meeting with the Duchess of Cornwall.

Chief executive Alex Cruz was stranded and unable to host Camilla at an airline function.

BA boss Alex Cruz was unable to meet the Duchess of Cornwall after a fault on one of his own planes
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BA boss Alex Cruz was unable to meet the Duchess of Cornwall after a fault on one of his own planesCredit: Getty - Contributor

The Duchess had agreed to open the airline’s luxurious new lounge in Aberdeen.

But an engine fault grounded Mr Cruz’s flight from Heathrow — and the next one left an hour late. Camilla went ahead with last Tuesday’s ceremony without Mr Cruz.

She was given a guided tour of the new lounge before unveiling a plaque.

A BA worker said it was a “bit ironic” a BA cancellation caused the boss to miss the event.

An engine fault grounded Mr Cruz’s flight from Heathrow — and the next one left an hour late (stock image)
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An engine fault grounded Mr Cruz’s flight from Heathrow — and the next one left an hour late (stock image)Credit: Alamy
Duchess of Cornwall, known as the Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland, arrives at Aberdeen International Airport where she opened a new extension last year
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Duchess of Cornwall, known as the Duchess of Rothesay while in Scotland, arrives at Aberdeen International Airport where she opened a new extension last yearCredit: PA:Press Association

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