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Private jet
Could very well be food poisoning IMO.
If it was food poisoning, why would they fib to the captain causing him to tell center he had a "fume event"? Also keep in mind this little stunt caused rescue personnel to board the aircraft wearing respirators, according to interviewed witnesses, which probably didn't do much to comfort the already uneasy passengers.
What a screwed up situation this seems to be! I, for one, would welcome some ridiculous headlines from The Sun or whoever as has been suggested above. The only way we'll get any facts on this, it seems, is if the media starts badgering BA with questions.