'Delta Flight Forced to Divert Due to In-Flight Meal Mishap'
Money | July 4, 2024, 12:54 a.m.
Delta Air Lines flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam made an unexpected stop in New York due to spoiled food served to passengers. The Airbus A330 aircraft, carrying 277 passengers, landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport after reports of spoiled meals in the Main Cabin. Delta apologized for the inconvenience and delay, offering hotel accommodations and rebooking for affected passengers. Emergency medical responders treated 12 passengers who ate the spoiled food. Delta Air Lines is investigating the incident, with their food safety team working to isolate the product. The airline acknowledged that this was not the level of service they are known for and assured that they are taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.