After a landing gear malfunction triggered smoke and fire aboard American Airlines Flight 3023 in Denver, all 173 passengers evacuated safely, but not without controversy.

While we waited for the flight, American Airlines provided a hotel room and meals, as well as a pamphlet explaining our right to collect $652 per person for the delay.

An American Airlines flight turned around after a passenger tried to drag a flight attendant down the aisle, an affidavit says. Pete Syme. Fri, May 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM UTC. 2 min read.