Calif.-based flight attendant found dead in hotel room

Police are investigating the death of an American Airlines flight attendant who was found in a hotel room on Monday.

According to Philadelphia police, Diana Ramos, 66, was discovered by housekeeping staff at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott adjacent to the airport’s Terminal B. She was already deceased by the time first responders got to the scene. According to local media, Ramos was found in her locked room with a cloth stuffed in her mouth; police are reportedly treating the death as “suspicious.” 

Pending an autopsy, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small could only confirm that Ramos appeared to have suffered a “sudden death.”

NBC10 reports that Ramos lived in Las Vegas and was part of an American Airlines crew based out of Los Angeles for the last 25 years. According to ABC6, Ramos was supposed to check out two days prior; it’s not clear why no one noticed she was missing until Monday. 

“Everybody is still trying to figure out what happened and why her crew just left her,” an anonymous American Airlines flight attendant told People.

The investigation into Ramos’ death is currently ongoing.

“Our thoughts are with the family and colleagues, and we’re doing everything we can to ensure all affected have the support they need during this difficult time,” American Airlines said in a statement. “We will continue to cooperate fully with local law enforcement in their investigation.”