Jetstar cabin crew taken to hospital after 'unusual smell' in plane
Four Jetstar cabin crew members have been taken to hospital after reports of an "unusual smell" on a flight from the Gold Coast to Cairns.
The plane had landed in Cairns and passengers had disembarked when a crew member, aged in her 40s, began to feel faint at about 9.30am.
A second crew member supported her so she wouldn't fall, the airline said.
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The plane had landed in Cairns and passengers had disembarked when a crew member began to feel faint at about 9.30am (file image). Getty
Queensland Ambulance said the crew experienced nausea, headaches, burning in their eyes and lightheadedness after reportedly being exposed to fumes on the aircraft.
One patient is in her 20s, two others are in their 40s and a fourth is in her 50s, according to Queensland Ambulance.
They were given oxygen at the scene by paramedics.
All four staff members were in a stable condition when they were transported to hospital, according to the ambulance service.
Staff also reported an "unusual smell" coming from the cabin prior to the incident.
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"Four of our cabin crew reported an unusual smell and started feeling unwell after the flight," Jetstar said in a statement.
"The four crew members were assessed by paramedics and taken to hospital for observation.
"There were no passenger reports of the smell and the aircraft landed normally in Cairns.
"The aircraft will be thoroughly checked by our engineers."
The airline said its pilots did not smell anything from the cockpit.
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