Hazmat team called after Alaska Airlines flight attendants fall ill on flight
Two Alaska Airlines flight attendants were treated after falling ill during a flight from Seattle to San Jose, California, on Thursday evening.
Alaska Airlines officials said flight attendants on Flight 322 noticed a light, white, powdery substance coming out of a galley ceiling vent
The flight landed just before 7 p.m. at Mineta San Jose International Airport and the San Jose Fire Department responded with hazmat units.
Officials confirmed that powder fell from an air vent and triggered a hazardous material response.
Crews inspected the substance and it is believed to be residue left over after de-icing the plane. Alaska Airlines officials said the de-icing fluid is non-toxic.
One flight attendant was taken to the hospital.
There were 180 passengers on the flight along with six crew members. Passengers did not report feeling sick.
