Six passengers on board of Frontier Airlines Airbus A321-200 suffered from nausea and vomiting during a flight from Cleveland to Tampa. The aircraft continued to the airport of destination for a safe landing. Emergency services were waiting for the aircraft at the runway and examined the sick passengers, who could be released shortly afterwards.
Frontier Airlines reported the cause of the illnesses is under investigation but did not suggest what may cause nausea during flight.
Emergency services in Tampa reported that four adults and two children became sick showing signs of nausea and vomiting. They all refused further treatment.
Cleveland Airport reported they shut down all water fountains in the terminal area as a precaution while looking into the possibility of the water fountains being connected to the illnesses.
Frontier Airlines is an American ultra low-cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The eighth-largest commercial airline in the US, Frontier Airlines operates flights to over 100 destinations throughout the United States and six international destinations