Frantic search for 'strange odor' on American Airlines' plane delays flight

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Frantic search for 'strange odor' on American Airlines' plane delays flight
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The Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting team had to remove every bag from the luggage compartment before the unusual culprit was found.

flight 2736 from Southwest Florida International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport was delayed by two hours and 10 minutes on August 28 when an unusual smell was detected in the luggage hold.

Pictures from a passenger on board the August 28 flight that was halted at Southwest Florida International Airport while officials investigated the"strange odor." The incident was attended by Southwest Florida International Airport's Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting team and an official report was logged.the reason for the delay and unusual smell was revealed to be not a propane tank, but rotting vegetables.

While the rotting food was an unusual find among passengers' luggage, it is understandable that baggage handlers were cautious.

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