The airline spokesman insisted that passengers were allowed to mill about and deplane if they needed to, but Contino said that wasn't consistent with her experience. The three-hour flight was supposed to leave at 1:07, but did not take off until 5:58 p.m., touching down at 7:30 p.m.American Airlines apologized and said that weather and mechanical issues temporarily grounded the planes.A Spanish speaking woman suffered a panic attack and was reduced to tears over the conditions.

A couple who had paid $300 for MLB Subway Series tickets missed the Mets trouncing the Yankees.Genna Contino, 23, a reporter with the Charlotte Observer on the flight, said there were limited announcements and no food or drink provided.'Give us free alcohol,' passengers shouted every time the pilot made an announcement.American Airlines travelers endured a six-plus hour delay on a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to New York City.'Give us free alcohol!': Frustrated American Airlines passengers trapped on Charlotte tarmac for six hours with no AC or food say fellow travelers were 'having mental breakdown'

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