A plane had to return to Honolulu after four flight attendants on a trip from Hawaii to Seattle reported feeling unwell due to an Alaska Airlines odor incident in the cabin. As a precaution, Thursday night’s Boeing 737-890 aircraft AS810 was redirected shortly after departure from Lihue, Kauai. According to an Alaska Airlines spokesman, the flight attendants were unwell after inhaling the stink, even though none of the customers or pilots displayed any symptoms.
When the four flight attendants touched down in Honolulu, they were sent to the hospital for assessment. According to local news channel KHNL, the Honolulu Emergency Services Department later confirmed that the odor caused the crew’s symptoms of nausea and decreased coordination. Alaska Airlines made arrangements for the 119 passengers on different flights to Seattle in the interim. Maintenance specialists thoroughly inspected the incident-related aircraft after being taken out of service.
Other Notable Alaska Airlines Odor Incidents
The Airline has previously had problems with unexplained smells. In June, a Honolulu to Anchorage flight was canceled due to two crew members experiencing nausea during the boarding procedure. The event was also linked to an unknown odor, according to USA Today.
Similarly, in March, passengers and crew on an Alaska Airlines aircraft from Portland to Phoenix discovered odors in the cabin and decided to turn around. As reported by NBC Los Angeles, seven people sought medical attention, although none needed to be admitted to the hospital.
A similar Alaska Airlines odor incident also resulted in the return of a 2019 flight from Seattle to Orange County, California, soon after departure. No passengers were harmed or displayed symptoms, even though the pilots and flight attendants were assessed at the airport before being sent to the hospital.
