A Delta Airlines flight made an emergency landing in New York after passengers were served reportedly “spoiled” meals. The incident occurred on an A330 plane carrying 277 passengers, which departed from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport just before 11 pm on Tuesday.
Flight diverted to JFK due to food safety concerns
The flight, initially bound for Amsterdam, was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport after it was discovered that some of the main cabin in-flight meals were spoiled. According to FlightRadar24 data, the plane was over Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French archipelago south of Canada’s Newfoundland, when the decision was made to redirect the flight. The crew consulted with medical experts before making the decision to land.
Delta Airlines has not disclosed how the contamination was detected or how many of the 277 passengers consumed the spoiled meals. Additionally, there is no information on whether any passengers exhibited symptoms of food poisoning.
The plane landed safely at JFK at 4 am on July 3. The Fire Department of New York evaluated 12 passengers, none of whom required medical attention or hospital transportation, according to USA Today.
Delta’s response and apology
Delta is currently investigating the incident and has issued an apology to its customers. In a statement, Delta Airlines confirmed the diversion and stated, “Delta flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York’s JFK early Wednesday morning after reports that a portion of the Main Cabin in-flight meal service was spoiled.”
The statement continued, “Medical crews met the aircraft to treat any affected passengers and crew members. Delta’s Food Safety team has engaged our suppliers to immediately isolate the product and launch a thorough investigation into the incident. This is not the service Delta is known for, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and delay in their travels.”
