Crew members said a strong chemical odor was coming from a passenger’s carry-on item.
Flight 338 departed Miami International Airport on Wednesday night, but had to return due to a strong chemical odor coming from a passenger’s carry-on item, spokesman Greg Chin told The Associated Press.
Passengers and crew exited the plane on the airfield and were evaluated by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Chin said. They were then bussed back to the terminal. American Airlines said in a statement that all customers were offered hotel accommodations. The flight was rescheduled for Thursday morning.Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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