A321
Physiological - Other
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; General Maintenance Action; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed
Procedure; Human Factors; Aircraft
Upon arriving to Aircraft X for an on time DHD F/A's [deadheading flight attendants] #3; #4 boarded stating there was a very strong odor in the cabin. As F/A #2 proceeded to board the aircraft (but prior to) outside of the vessel there was a very noticeable odor coming from the cabin from the jetway bridge. F/A #3; #4 as well as #2 began to deplane as the smell was unbearable. F/A #2 begin to feel very nauseated; with a terrible burning sensation in the nostrils. Also; a feeling of lightheadedness DHD F/A's #2; #3; #4 waited in the jet bridge for further instructions while working crew made necessary calls to supervisors; personnel; and other authority figures along with most important person; the Captain of that vessel. Suggestions: Everyone must work together for the safety and the well being of one another as well as our flying public. If there is a concern regarding one's safety; there should always be a listening ear to come up with the next plan of action for the good and safety; first and foremost of the company as well as personnel that may be directly affected; and we continue to practice CRM [Crew Resource Management] without fear based on repercussion. Other-action-taken: Since DHD [Deadheading] crew was not the actual working crew; F/A 1 was notified of the pungent and strong odor inside of cabin. Working F/A crew notified Captain of the vessel; gate agent; and other personnel of the odor.
Boarded aircraft and air conditioner was not on. I was #2 and went to the back to check emergency equipment and catering. When the air was turned on I started to smell fumes. My eyes and nose started to sting. My mouth tasted like a chemical. A crew member yelled to get off. When I was going forward the smell of rotten eggs got worse. We deplaned to the jet bridge and all 4 crew members and 4 deadheading crew members felt symptoms light headed; dizzy; head ache. I felt nauseous. Suggestions: Engine was washed with a chemical and mechanics should have run the air and burn off the chemicals.
A321 flight attendants reported strong pungent odor while initiating preflight. Entire Flight Attendant crew experienced health issues including nausea; lightheadedness and burning lips. Captain was notified; flight attendants received medical treatment; and maintenance was notified.