United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Airport evacuation caused by bear spray
The recent airport evacuation at Nashville International was a result of a discarded bear spray can.
Part of the airport was cleared after noxious fumes caused breathing difficulties for travelers and airport employees.
Airport officials have finally shared what caused the ‘unpleasant odor.’
The Nashville Fire Department was called to respond to ‘airborne causing breathing problems,’ but it remained a mystery for several days.
The FAA also issued a ground stop temporarily to allow a full sweep of the affected area.
After air quality testing, no hazardous materials were detected at the time.
However, video footage showed a trash collection inadvertently activated a canister if bear spray thrown into the trash bin.
Authorities believe a passenger unwittingly took it through TSA screening undetected, realized it was in their bag and then dumped it before boarding a flight.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
BA suspending all Heathrow to Abu Dhabi flights
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel