ORLANDO, Fla. — Cabin crew aboard an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Orlando are managing an in-flight medical situation involving a passenger experiencing a panic attack, according to flight communications.
American Airlines Flight AA1118, operated by an Airbus A321 (registration N188US), departed from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) bound for Orlando International Airport (MCO). Shortly after takeoff, flight attendants alerted the flight deck that a passenger was suffering from a panic attack.
The pilots promptly notified American Airlines’ operations center of the situation and have been providing ongoing updates as the flight crew assists the passenger in the cabin.
Despite the medical incident, the aircraft has continued on its scheduled route without diversion. Flight AA1118 is currently cruising at an altitude of 35,000 feet and remains on track for an expected arrival at Orlando International Airport by 6:00 a.m. local time.
It is standard procedure for airline crews to coordinate with ground operations and medical advisory services during in-flight health events to determine whether additional medical personnel will be needed to meet the aircraft upon landing.
