Family kicked off flight over ‘body odour’

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Family removed from flight over foul body odour
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A family has been removed from an American Airlines flight from Miami to Detroit because of their severe body odour. The airline confirmed the husband and wife and their 19-month-old child were asked to leave the plane after several passengers and cabin crew complained about the smell.

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