A strange odor forced this American Airlines flight to land in another country

NewsSomething went wrong at 35,000 feet - and the crew started getting sick An American Airlines Boeing 787 traveling from Rome to Philadelphia diverted to Dublin after several flight attendants reported dizziness linked to an odor detected during the trans-Atlantic flight. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)AP Photo/Cliff OwenDUBLIN, Ireland — An American Airlines flight bound for Philadelphia from Rome was forced to divert to Ireland after several flight attendants became ill during the trans-Atlantic journey because of an odor detected on the aircraft, The New York Post reported. The Boeing 787 landed safely in Dublin, where emergency personnel evaluated affected crew members and a passenger before allowing them to continue their travel plans, according to Fox Business.American Airlines said Flight 719 departed Rome on July 25 carrying 281 passengers and nine flight attendants. Roughly three hours into the flight, six flight attendants reported dizziness after an odor believed to have originated from an onboard oven was detected, People reported. Although the airline identified the likely source of the smell, it has not publicly disclosed what caused the odor.The flight crew chose to divert to Dublin as a precaution, where paramedics met the aircraft upon arrival. American Airlines said emergency responders evaluated the six affected flight attendants and one passenger at the gate. None required hospitalization, and all were released after medical assessments.The airline provided hotel accommodations for passengers whose travel was interrupted and rebooked them on flights to Philadelphia the following day. American Airlines thanked customers for their patience and credited its crew members for handling the situation professionally while prioritizing passenger safety.The diversion is the latest in a series of incidents involving unusual odors aboard American Airlines aircraft. In June, a regional American Airlines flight traveling from Rochester, New York, to Philadelphia diverted to Syracuse after cockpit fumes reportedly caused pilots to become nauseated. Last November, another American Airlines flight from Orlando to Phoenix made an unscheduled landing in Houston after an onboard odor prompted medical evaluations for several flight attendants and a passenger. While such incidents are uncommon, airlines routinely divert flights when unexplained odors could pose a health or safety concern.ALSO TRENDING: This winter could be unlike anything in yearsALSO TRENDING: A mysterious symbol is appearing across Las Vegas - and everyone has a theoryALSO TRENDING: Kentucky man lost his job over a $1.95 purchase. Then everything changed. Chris Pugh brings over two decades of newsroom experience to his role as Trending News, Sports and Entertainment Reporter for cleveland.com, where he covers the stories capturing Northeast Ohio’s attention. His...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by AL.com staff.