An American Airlines flight from Rome to Philadelphia diverted to Dublin on Saturday after a reported odor onboard prompted a medical evaluation for multiple people.
Flight 719, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, departed Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) around noon local time but diverted to Dublin Airport roughly three hours into the flight, according to FlightAware.
An American Airlines spokesperson told FOX Business the reported odor was traced to an oven onboard the aircraft.
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Aviation insider JonNYC reported that several flight attendants may have fallen ill during the incident.
One person onboard also reported experiencing what they described as “decompression and lower oxygen levels” near the front of the aircraft, JonNYC said.
The Boeing 787 was carrying 281 customers and 12 crew members, the air carrier said.
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After the plane landed in Dublin, paramedics met the aircraft at the gate out of an abundance of caution, according to American Airlines.
Several flight attendants and one customer were reportedly evaluated by medical personnel and subsequently released.
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American Airlines said affected customers were provided hotel accommodations at no charge and continued to Philadelphia International Airport on alternate flights the next morning.
“We appreciate the understanding of our customers and thank our team members for their professionalism,” the air carrier said.
FOX Business reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration for more information.
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