A Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam made an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) due to concerns over contaminated food served to passengers on Wednesday.
According to reports, the flight, Delta 136, departed from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport just before 11 pm on Tuesday and was scheduled to land in Amsterdam at 4:15 am local time on Thursday. However, after passengers were served a portion of the in-flight meal service that was spoiled, flight attendants contacted medical experts on the ground, who immediately diverted the plane to JFK.
The flight landed safely at JFK around 4 am on Wednesday, where passengers and crew were met by medical personnel. It is unclear how many passengers consumed the contaminated food, but medics were on standby to provide treatment to any affected individuals.
Delta Airlines has launched an investigation into the incident and has apologized to customers for the inconvenience and delay. The airline has also issued a statement saying that its Food Safety team is working with suppliers to isolate the product and launch a thorough investigation.
This incident highlights the importance of food safety in the airline industry, and Delta Airlines’ swift response to the situation is commendable. Passengers’ safety and well-being are always the top priority, and it’s reassuring to know that the airline took immediate action to address the issue.