British Airways has dismissed a cabin attendant after an allegation that she drank alcohol before a flight from Heathrow to Malaga. According to the reports, Deborah Merritt, 59, from Basingstoke in Hampshire, is said to have downed bottles of wine prior to departure. The reports add that the incident followed a family-related situation that she described as stressful. The accounts state that the airline took action as a result of the circumstances and the allegation, leading to her sacking. No further details are provided in the supplied information about what evidence was used, whether there were witnesses or official testing, or whether she disputes the allegations. The reports also do not clarify whether any passengers were affected during the flight or whether company procedures, such as safety or disciplinary investigations, are ongoing. British Airways’ position on the specific claims and the timeline of the investigation are not included in the provided excerpts. Overall, the coverage focuses on the allegation of pre-flight alcohol consumption and the stated reason given by the individual involved.