American Airlines Grounds Airbus A321 After Toxic Fumes Prompt Return To Los Angeles

American Airlines was forced to ground one of its Airbus A321-200 aircraft after toxic fumes prompted a diversion to Los Angeles. According to a report by the Aviation Herald, seven passengers complained of feeling unwell and experiencing a bad taste in their mouths. They were examined by medical staff upon arrival, though none required hospitalization.

The American Airlines Airbus A321-200 was originally scheduled to fly to New York. However, due to the diversion, a replacement aircraft had to be arranged, resulting in a delay of roughly eight hours for passengers.

A Closer Look Into The Incident

On October 14, 2025, the American Airlines Airbus A321-200, registered N587UW, departed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on its scheduled flight AA274 to New York’s John F.