American Airlines Passengers Stranded in Bahamas After Flight Diversion

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A group of American Airlines passengers is accusing the airline of abandoning them in the Bahamas after their domestic flight was diverted. The passengers, who were on a flight from Puerto Rico to Miami, were left stranded for over 14 hours on Saturday.

Passengers Alleges Mistreatment

The passengers allege that they were treated like "illegal immigrants" by American Airlines staff. They say they were detained and questioned by Bahamian authorities, who accused them of entering the country illegally.

• The passengers were forced to sleep on the floor of the airport.
• They were denied food and water.
• They were not given any information about when they would be able to continue their journey.

American Airlines Apologizes

American Airlines has apologized for the incident, saying that it is "deeply sorry" for the inconvenience and distress caused to its passengers.

The airline says that the flight was diverted to the Bahamas due to a mechanical issue. It says that it provided food and water to the passengers and that it worked with the Bahamian authorities to resolve the situation.

Passengers Demand Investigation

The passengers are demanding that American Airlines investigate the incident and take action to prevent it from happening again.

They are also calling for compensation for the inconvenience and distress they have suffered.

Resources

• Miami Herald: American Airlines passengers left stranded in The Bahamas after domestic flight diverted
• CBS News: American Airlines passengers stranded in Bahamas overnight after diverted flight
• Fox News: American Airlines passengers stranded in Bahamas overnight after diverted flight