An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Kahului (OGG) was delayed roughly five hours on October 2 after a landing-gear issue forced the plane back to LAX and required a replacement aircraft and crew. The incident drew attention after a flight attendant disclosed he had been awake for nearly 24 hours and crew members openly expressed frustration with passengers.
- American Airlines Flight 271 returned to LAX due to a stuck landing-gear door, then continued to Maui on a replacement aircraft with a different crew.
- A replacement flight attendant told passengers the crew had been awake for nearly 24 hours after an unexpected reassignment from a New York route.
- Some crew members openly vented frustration about the airline during boarding and the flight, which passengers found uncomfortable.
- FAA rules require flight attendants to receive at least 10 consecutive hours of rest between duty periods, though time awake alone does not confirm a violation.
- The incident highlights potential disruption risks for guests traveling from the mainland to Maui on American Airlines routes.
Source: Aviationa2Z
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