<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A Los Angeles-bound Alaska Airlines flight was forced to return to Seattle&apos;s airport Monday afternoon after an airport worker fell asleep and became trapped in the cargo hold.
Alaska Airlines said the flight had taken off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport<wm> (SEA) for a Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) non-stop journey, and about two hours into flight, a passenger was found unconscious on deck C of the aircraft.
According to the statement, the crew realized the passenger was trapped in the cargo hold and immediately alerted air marshals to report to the aircraft, who found an adult male who was found to be asleep on deck C and apparently not in distress.
Alaska Airlines said the crew attempted to awaken and exit the aircraft but, due</wm> to the size and layout, a window and air vent were blocked by cargo. They had to be