Delta Flight Diverted to JFK After Spoiled Meals Sicken Passengers
July 3, 2024Delta Air Lines Flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to JFK Airport in New York on July 2, 2024.
Diversion occurred after passengers fell ill from consuming spoiled meals.
The Airbus A330 had 277 passengers onboard.
14 passengers and 10 crew members received medical treatment upon landing at 4 a.m.
No hospitalization was required for any of the affected individuals.
Delta has issued an apology and is investigating the incident.
The airline is providing affected passengers with hotel accommodations and rebooking for their destinations.
Further details are pending as Delta works to address the issue and ensure passenger safety.
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Time • Jul 3, 2024
Flight Diverted After Passengers Served Spoiled FoodYahoo News • Jul 3, 2024
Delta flight diverts to New York after passengers are served spoiled foodUSA TODAY • Jul 3, 2024
Delta flight to Amsterdam diverted after in-flight meals were found to be spoiled