British Airways has sacked a pilot who allegedly recorded intimate encounters with as many as 16 women without their knowledge.
The 31-year-old aviator was taken into custody in March following allegations of voyeurism.
It is alleged that he subsequently uploaded the material to explicit websites without obtaining consent.
The airline initially suspended the pilot pending the outcome of the police inquiry, however BA has now opted to dismiss him whilst detectives are still conducting their investigation.
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According to reports, a woman alleged that she uncovered evidence of the recordings on his personal computer.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Thursday, March 5 on suspicion of voyeurism.
"The arrest followed an allegation made to police on Tuesday, March 3, of videos being taken and distributed without consent. The man has been released on bail as enquiries continue"
The claims first emerged when victims became aware that footage featuring them had appeared on explicit websites.
The British Airways pilot was allegedly targetting women from other airlines
| BRITISH AIRWAYSA source told the Sun she believed that he was "targeting women from different airlines."
One woman told a friend: "I was being recorded during sexual encounters without my consent. I didn’t realise until another woman in the same position mentioned it to me."
She alleged: "He would position his laptop with music on, but screen off, in front of us during sexual encounters. Now, footage has gone out online and it has emerged he was doing this to 15 other women."
He is alleged to have stored multiple videos on his laptop, which he reportedly used to film the sexual acts.
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The allegations were first reported in March, prompting BA to take action.
Industry sources indicated that bosses had also received reports concerning alleged cocaine use by the pilot.
One woman allegedly discovered videos stored on a laptop, with it being claimed he taped over a light which indicated the computer’s camera was on.
The source said: "She saw different girls, different rooms, different everything.
"She saw people wearing different uniforms. She saw women in uniforms from Virgin Atlantic, so he’s targeting other women from different airlines."
A UK Civil Aviation Authority spokesman said: "We can’t comment on individual cases but reports of substance misuse are being reviewed and any appropriate action will be taken."
The airline emphasised it treats harassment allegations with the utmost seriousness, conducting thorough investigations and implementing appropriate measures in response.
Confirming his departure, British Airways issued a statement that read: "This person is no longer employed by the business."
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that its investigation remains active but that he has not been charged.