Airport officials said the flight returned to the gate before takeoff; seven passengers were evaluated and three were transported.
MCO on Friday (WKMG-TV)
ORLANDO, Fla – A Frontier Airlines flight departing Orlando International Airport returned to the gate before takeoff after the crew reported an odor onboard, airport officials said.
The incident happened about 4:20 p.m. Saturday, according to Rod Johnson, assistant vice president of public affairs for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Johnson said seven passengers were evaluated and three were transported.
News 6 has reached out to Frontier Airlines for comment but had not received a response as of Sunday.
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