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Flight To San Juan Returns To Philly Due To Cabin Odor

American Airlines Flight 1496 was heading to San Juan, Puerto Rico when an odor in the cabin forced it to turn back to Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — An American Airlines flight heading to San Juan, Puerto Rico had to be diverted back to Philadelphia International Airport due to an odor in the cabin. Flight 1496 took off around 9:15 a.m. for San Juan before returning.

The airline said the flight landed without incident around 9:45 a.m. and passengers were able to leave the plane.

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