A Delta Airlines flight heading to Amsterdam from Detroit (DL136), with 277 passengers on board, was forced to make an unexpected landing in New York this morning after reports of spoiled food served on board. The A330 plane (registration N816NW), which departed Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around 11 pm on Tuesday, landed at JFK Airport in New York at approximately 4 am on Wednesday. The cause for the diversion stemmed from concerns over a portion of the in-flight meals provided to passengers in the main cabin. The exact nature of the spoilage remains unclear, but it was significant enough to warrant an unscheduled landing.
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Upon arrival at JFK Airport, medical personnel were waiting to assess passengers and crew. While fourteen passengers and ten crew members were examined by medical professionals, none required hospitalization. The total number of passengers who consumed the spoiled food is unknown. Delta has launched a full investigation into the incident to determine how the compromised meals ended up being served. The airline acknowledges that this situation falls short of their usual standards and has expressed sincere apologies to passengers for the inconvenience and delays caused by the diversion.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages JFK Airport, has confirmed that Delta is working to rebook passengers on flights to their intended destinations in Amsterdam. Additionally, the Port Authority has secured hotel accommodations for passengers whose onward travel has been disrupted.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety protocols within the airline industry. Passengers can expect a full investigation from Delta with the aim of preventing similar occurrences in the future.