Married British Airways pilot is suspended 'after drunkenly assaulting three female crew members on stop-over - then flown back in disgrace as a passenger on a different flight'

A married British Airways pilot has been suspended over claims he assaulted three female crew members during a stop-over flight. 

The father-of-two,who is in his 50s,allegedly went for a boozy night out during a layover in Johannesburg when he got into an argument with his 25-year-old lover,who had flown to the country with him on a discounted ticket. 

He later confronted three of his fellow colleagues, a cabin manager,a first class stewardess and an in-flight lead,in the bar of a Marriott Hotel where they were staying,the Sun reported.

The pilot was barely able to stand and was eventually escorted to his room by hotel security staff,the Sun added.

The next day,the crew refused to operate the plane with him on board and the man was forced to fly home in disgrace as a passenger on a different flight.

The pilot has since been suspended for the incident which took place after a BA flight from Heathrow (pictured) to Johannesburg

The pilot has since been suspended for the incident which took place after a BA flight from Heathrow to Johannesburg. 

He remains grounded while enquiries continue. 

The Sun claimed that BA bosses have been getting increasingly alarmed at staff's behaviour during stops in between flights. 

It added that Johannesburg is seen as the ultimate party destination for crew members. 

A BA spokesperson said: 'A member of flight crew has been suspended pending further investigation.'