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American Airlines flight to London returns to Miami after passenger refuses to wear mask

American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on board when it had to turn back.

American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on board when it had to turn back.

Summary

  • An American Airlines flight from Miami had to turn around on Wednesday night after a disruptive passenger refused to wear a mask, the airline said.
  • American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on board when it had to turn back.
  • “Everyone was shocked,” one passenger told WFOR-TV.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration said it’s seen a “disturbing increase” in the number of incidents involving unruly passengers.
  • As of Tuesday, the agency said it’s received 151 reports of unruly passengers so far this year and 92 related to masks.