A321
Flight Attendant Current
Physiological - Other
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
After final cabin safety checks were completed on passengers; I returned to my jumpseat. We were taxiing out to take off. I noticed a cabin odor smell. I sat for a few minutes trying to distinguish the smell. It was more of a solvent/ strong acetone smell. I then called the #1 Flight Attendant to inform her and the Flight Deck. The Captain stated that it probably was just kerosene fume smell from the aircraft in front of us. I started to feel my head start hurting. I carry a P99 mask for my personal use; so I retrieved it from my bag. After we reached cruising altitude; the smell was no longer in the cabin. We started our beverage service; and we made it to the 3L/R door; my legs gave way and I almost fainted. My #3 Flight Attendant caught me before I hit the cart or the ground. I then went back to my jumpseat; fastened my belt; just in case I had another fainting episode to occur. Lead Flight Attendant was notified; as well as the Captain. Passengers sitting in rows 31-34 all commented on the pungent odor. Passenger; XXC; whom is a company Captain; stated he also smelled the odor and it was strong. Upon arrival and taxiing into ZZZ; the smell returned. Mechanics met the flight but could not find a cause for cabin odor. Medics are coming to check me out since I have a headache and almost fainted.
A321 Flight Attendant reported health issues from strong fumes in the cabin during taxi and inflight. Reporter further stated the cause could not be determined at destination after landing.