American Airlines flight makes emergency return to Chicago after smoke in cabin - Chicago News Weekly

Friday, October 16, 2026

American Airlines flight makes emergency return to Chicago after smoke in cabin

An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency return to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Friday afternoon after the crew detected smoke in the cabin.

The FAA reported American Airlines Flight 618 returned to Chicago around 12:30 p.m., aborting their flight to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

The airline told NBC Chicago smoke was discovered to be coming from a trash can in the galley. No fire extinguisher was used and no additional issues were reported.

The FAA said the incident remained under investigation.

Check back for more on this developing story.



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