Delta flight diverts to Detroit after captain falls ill en route to Boston
TL;DR
A Delta flight from Los Angeles to Boston diverted to Detroit after the captain fell ill; the crew followed standard procedures, the flight resumed to Boston, and landed about two hours later. Delta apologized for the disruption.
Topics:businesstravel#aviation-safety#delta-air-lines#flight-diversion#in-flight-procedures#medical-emergency#travel
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