A British Airways flight attendant is said to have been stood down after claiming on social media that she was working the flight which saw Liam Payne’s body return to the UK

A flight attendant reportedly told her online followers that she was working a flight which brought Liam Payne home (
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A flight attendant has been branded “heartless” after allegedly sharing an admission over Liam Payne’s body.

A member of cabin crew for British Airways, the national flag carrier of Britain is said to have been working the flight which saw Liam’s body repatriated from Buenos Aires. The late 31-year tragically fell to his death from the balcony of his third floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16 The star died after suffering multiple traumas leading to an “internal and external haemorrhage”.

But reports claim that the indvividual breached strict British Airways guidelines by sharing information about the passengers onboard the flight which left the Argentinian capital on November 6. The flight attendant is said to have told her online followers that Liam’s body was also onboard after it was released by officials in the Latin American country.

“Just been told we’re carrying a coffin with us today,” they reportedly told her online followers. They are said to have added: “To then find out it’s Liam Payne’s body and his family are on our flight too, heart-breaking.” A source told The Sun that the individual has since been suspended from her duties with the national airline.

British Airways are said to have suspended the flight attendant. A spokesperson for the airline told the Mirror they are investigating the matter ( 
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They claimed: “This stewardess cares more for her online social media following than her job. She has been brought to the attention of bosses due to previous posts. It is a serious data breach, not to mention a callous and heartless move to tell the world of Liam’s final journey for the good of her online following.”

A spokesperson for the airline told the Mirror: “We are investigating this matter so it would be inappropriate to comment further.” Wolverhampton-born Liam was laid to rest earlier this week, close to where he once lived in Buckinghamshire.

His devastated parents, Karen and Geoff were joined by his sisters Ruth and Nicola, as well as his former girlfriend and mother of his young son, Cheryl Tweedy. Sources claimed that while everybody inside the stunning church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, were remembering his kind gestures and loveable personality, they felt an “unfathomable loss”.

Following the funeral, an onlooker told the Mirror: “Liam’s former One Direction bandmates stood shoulder to shoulder, their grief clear, as they exchanged quiet words and comforting embraces. Simon Cowell, his face still etched with sorrow, was seen consoling Liam’s friends and family, offering no doubt heartfelt words amid the shared pain.”

Liam’s family went to great lengths to ensure the service and arrangements were the perfect tribute to the singer. The service cleverly integrated special touches to honour Liam, alongside the more classic flower displays and candles. One such personal item on display to mourners as they entered the Buckinghamshire church was a floral display showing a series of bowling pins being hit by a ball, arranged out of fresh flowers.

The piece lovingly calls back to Liam’s famous love of bowling, which spent his 31st birthday doing with his family on the 29th August this year. Many cars bringing guests to the church had Batman stickers on the front windshields, showing the logo of a black bat against a white background. Liam’s love of Batman was well-documented, with some fans even saying he was “obsessed” with the mysterious superhero.