Two Airplane Health Scares This Week Were Linked to People Returning From the Hajj in Mecca

A pair of airline health scares this week were related to the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, officials say.

Eleven people were treated at a New York City hospital after reports of sick passengers and crew on an Emirates flight from Dubai on Wednesday. The next day, a total of 12 passengers on two flights into Philadelphia International Airport showed flu-like symptoms.