Delta flight with 283 passengers diverted to Portugal after cabin smoke
A Delta flight from Barcelona to Boston landed in Porto unexpectedly. Smoke was detected in the cabin.
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 was sent to Porto, Portugal, on September 27. It was carrying 283 passengers and 13 crew members.
Smoke had appeared in the cabin. The flight was heading from Barcelona, Spain, to Boston, Massachusetts.
Delta confirmed a mechanical issue caused the smoke. Fourteen passengers needed medical care after landing.
Four were taken to local hospitals for smoke inhalation, though they were only lightly affected. Delta is rebooking affected passengers on alternative flights.
The airline said the flight landed safely and apologized for the problem.
- 283
- Passengers
- 13
- Crew members
- 4
- Hospitalized for inhalation
- 14
- Medical attention needed
Why it mattersMechanical failures that cause smoke in the cabin demand fast crew response. They can affect hundreds of travelers' plans.
AustraliaAirlines serving Australian passengers operate similar aircraft and follow the same safety protocols enforced by regulators worldwide.
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