Aug 05, 2024
After the passengers spotted lice in a woman’s hair, the flight had to make emergency landing at the Phoenix airport
About a month following the event, Judelson told PEOPLE he and his seatmate brushed off the woman’s rush as irritable passenger behaviour. (Also Read: Co-pilot faints on flight from London carrying 193 passengers, rare red alert issued)
What happened when the flight made an emergency landing?
He further informed that the flight assistance team ensured everyone that they would learn more about the situation once they get off. However, they were only told that the next flight to New York will be after 12 hours. The passengers were also given voucher for a hotel and $12 for spending.The flight was going from Los Angeles to New York when it had to make an emergency landing. (Unsplash)
According to Judelson, he learned the following day by “word of mouth” that there was a lice outbreak in the plane. Later, he was able to verify that he had correctly heard the reason when he ran into other passengers while buying a protein bar. (Also Read: Singapore Airlines crew were ‘stoic, did everything they could’: Passenger on turbulence nightmare at 37,000 feet)
How did the airline react to the situation?
A spokesperson for American Airlines told PEOPLE: “On June 15, American Airlines flight 2201 with service from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK) diverted to Phoenix (PHX) due to the medical needs of a customer.
