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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
7 Hospitalized at Busy American Airlines Hub, Flight Canceled
Seven airline employees were hospitalized Friday night at Charlotte Douglas International Airport after being exposed to a mysterious odor aboard an American Airlines aircraft, prompting concerns over possible jet fuel fumes. The incident happened around 9 p.m. on June 27, just before passengers boarded Flight 2055 to Los Angeles, People reported. According to Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services, six crew members and one gate agent were treated for 'inhalation symptoms of an unknown substance from an aircraft.' All were transported to a local hospital in stable condition with minor injuries. An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed the odor was reported before boarding began, adding that the affected crew members were evaluated and released after medical treatment. The Airbus A321 was immediately taken out of service for inspection by the airline's maintenance team. Although emergency responders detected no hazardous readings beyond a possible smell of jet fuel, the situation was serious enough to cancel the flight entirely. Witnesses described a rapid response, with medics and airport staff moving quickly to assess the scene and care for those affected. The timing only added to the airport's already strained that evening, American Airlines had requested a ground stop due to severe weather, and a technical issue further delayed hundreds of flights. By the end of the night, more than 730 flights had been delayed and over 130 canceled at the airline's busiest hub. American Airlines has not yet released the results of the maintenance inspection or provided further details about the substance. The Federal Aviation Administration has not issued a formal statement regarding the event. While the incident may ultimately prove to be minor, it's a reminder that when it comes to air travel, even a strange smell can quickly escalate into a full-blown emergency.7 Hospitalized at Busy American Airlines Hub, Flight Canceled first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 30, 2025
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Odor at Charlotte Douglas International Airport sends crew members to hospital
An odor reported at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday sent a number of crew members to the hospital with unspecified injuries, American Airlines said in a statement. Before passengers boarded Flight 2055 on Friday, the odor was reported, the airline said. Crew members received medical attention on site, the airline said, adding that some were taken to the hospital, where they were treated and later released. NBC affiliate WCNC Charlotte reported that seven people were taken to the hospital for treatment. Six people had minor injuries and one person had serious symptoms, the outlet reported. It was not immediately clear what the odor was or where it came from. The nature of the injuries was also not clear, but WCNC reported they were a result of inhaling something. The involved airplane was taken out of service and will be inspected, American Airlines said. This article was originally published on
