June 15--One person who was ill aboard a Fiji Airways flight that arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday was taken to a hospital, officials said.
Medical personnel evaluated 12 people complaining of nausea and vomiting, and one asked to be taken to a hospital, said Margaret Stewart, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The condition of the person who was hospitalized was unknown Monday afternoon, she said.
The 12 passengers had traveled on Flight 810 from Nadi, Fiji, to LAX, and while in Nadi, had stayed in the same hotel, according to a statement from LAX.
The Airbus 330 had 261 passengers and 11 crew members and landed about 1:45 p.m., LAX officials said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Customs and Border protection were called to assess the patients.
The passengers had to remain on the plane until they were cleared by medical professionals, airport spokeswoman Nancy Castles said.
Times staff writer Matt Hamilton contributed to this report.
UPDATED
4:00 p.m.: This story was updated with additional information from airport officials.
3:17 p.m.: This post was updated with information that one of the passengers was hospitalized.
