American Airlines cancels flight after crew member tests positive for COVID

A Los Angeles-bound American Airlines flight scheduled to depart from Sydney on Friday was grounded to prevent potential COVID exposure from a crew member.

The airline said a secondary COVID test was administered and it was "awaiting the laboratory result."   "The well-being of our customers and team members is our top priority. All customers have been re-accommodated on tomorrow’s flight and have been provided with accommodations for the evening," American Airlines told Fox News Friday in a statement.