American Airlines passengers are stunned as the flight turns back mid‑air
Passengers on an American Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas, to Seoul, South Korea, were shocked when the plane unexpectedly turned back after five hours of travel. "New fear unlocked," commented a traveler who described the situation on her Instagram.
3:02 PM EDT, September 25, 2024
The incident occurred on September 7 on the route from the USA to South Korea. One of the travelers, Jimin Lee, criticized the airline online for not providing explanations for this unexpected decision.
The plane turned back after five hours of flight
In a video posted on Instagram, Lee shows the screen on the seat's headrest, which displays the flight's route. The plane passes over the United States and part of the Pacific before turning back to Texas.
"Relax and enjoy the rest of the flight," the passenger heard from the cabin crew over the intercom. Lee joked that her soul left her body out of nerves at that moment.
The flight was allegedly interrupted because some of the toilets were not working. The traveler explained that the crew needed a screwdriver for repairs, which no one on board had. The plane ultimately returned to Dallas after nine hours from departure. Lee then reached Korea on another flight.
The real reason for the plane's return remains unknown
Instagram users sympathized with her and expressed concern. One person wrote,"'Relax' would have made me even more anxious." Another user added, "I hope you didn't have children with you! This is so scary!" Someone else admitted, "I avoid American Airlines at all costs."
Some believe the pilots wanted to avoid panic, so they did not announce the exact reason for the sudden return. Although the problem remains unknown, flight captains often make such decisions for various, sometimes strange, reasons, like someone's diarrhea or a laptop stuck in a seat that could cause a fire.
