Berliner Tageblatt - American Airlines passenger falls ill and vomits on three travellers

A passenger on board an American Airlines reportedly experienced a medical episode mid-flight A morning flight from Philadelphia to Miami was thrown into disarray after a passenger reportedly vomited over three other travellers.

American Airlines flight AA2596 had departed Philadelphia International Airport shortly before 6:00 am and reached its cruising altitude without issue before the incident unfolded in the cabin mid-flight, reports published reports. A female passenger experienced a medical episode related to diabetes mid-flight which caused her to become violently ill, according to reports. She vomited across three neighbouring passengers.

A nurse who happened to be on board immediately stepped in to provide medical assistance, while flight attendants notified ground control to request emergency medical services upon arrival. The crew maintained control despite the chaotic situation, and the plane landed safely in Miami following a two-and-a-half-hour flight.

Emergency ground personnel reportedly met the aircraft when it landed. While the sick passenger was said to be feeling better after receiving care, the flight crew promptly requested a full biohazard clean-up of the cabin area before the aircraft could be cleared for its next scheduled flight.

T.Bondarenko--BTB