All articles tagged with #flight diversion
A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 diverted from its transatlantic route to Washington Dulles, landing at Portland International Jetport on October 5 to refuel after encountering stronger-than-expected headwinds. The aircraft remained on the ground for just over an hour while crews added 5,000 gallons of fuel, marking a rare international arrival at the airport since 2013.
Emirates flight EK31, an Airbus A380 traveling from Dubai to London Heathrow, declared a general emergency and diverted to Frankfurt Airport on October 1, 2026. The airline confirmed the diversion was due to a medical emergency involving a passenger. The aircraft landed safely in Frankfurt, where the passenger disembarked for medical attention. The flight resumed its journey to London later that evening, arriving with a delay.
On September 17, 2026, KLM flight KL735 from Amsterdam to Curaçao was forced to divert back to Amsterdam after a power bank ignited in the cabin. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, departed 118 minutes late and returned approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes after takeoff. The fire, which damaged a business-class seat and cabin wall, was extinguished by the crew. The passenger responsible was identified as Camiel Eurlings, KLM’s former CEO (2013–2014). Eurlings reportedly used the power bank while sleeping, violating airline rules that prohibit charging power banks in-flight. KLM stated it would not issue fines, and passengers were rebooked on other flights.
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tunisia experienced severe turbulence during descent, leading to three failed landing attempts and a diversion to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport.
Turkish Airlines Flight TK 661 from Istanbul to Tunis experienced severe turbulence during descent, leading to three failed landing attempts. Passengers reported the plane 'plummeting' before the aircraft was diverted to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, where it landed safely without reported injuries.
Delta Flight 958, traveling from Los Angeles to New York, diverted to Albuquerque’s Sunport after a smoky odor aboard the plane; the aircraft landed safely and passengers were being rebooked.
A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900 on the LAX–SLC route diverted to Las Vegas after a pressurization issue caused a rapid drop in cabin pressure and oxygen masks deployed; crew followed procedures to descend to a safe altitude, and the plane landed in Las Vegas around 6:16 p.m. PT, with passengers later continuing to Salt Lake City on a separate flight about four hours later.
An American Airlines flight from Dallas–Fort Worth to Newark diverted to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) after a disruptive passenger allegedly yelled racial and anti-gay slurs at a flight attendant. Layne Lundeen, 67, was restrained to his seat with duct tape and zip ties and arrested at BWI, facing second-degree assault and disorderly conduct charges; he was later released on his own recognizance as federal charges are considered by the FBI and U.S. Attorney.
On a Dallas-to-Newark American Airlines flight, a man allegedly hurled racist slurs at a passenger and fought another man, prompting crew and passengers to restrain him with duct tape; the plane diverted to Baltimore where he was taken into custody as the FBI reviews potential federal charges, delaying the trip by about eight hours.
An American Airlines flight from Dallas–Fort Worth to Newark diverted to Baltimore after a disruptive passenger yelled racial and homophobic slurs and assaulted a fellow traveler; crew and passengers restrained him with duct tape and zip ties, and authorities arrested him in Baltimore. The FBI is reviewing the incident to determine whether federal charges will be filed.
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.
Colorado Springs Airport confirmed that 22 flights bound for Denver were diverted to Colorado Springs due to severe weather in the Denver area, including four international flights; five passengers received medical care and one was hospitalized; by about 10 p.m., all diverted aircraft had departed and the airport remained open.
A United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco diverted to Tokyo Narita about two hours after takeoff due to a disruptive passenger; Tokyo police escorted the passenger off upon landing, and after a maintenance issue caused additional delays the flight continued to San Francisco, arriving roughly 1 hour 40 minutes late.
An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency; the first officer took control and landed the aircraft safely as several passengers and a registered nurse restrained the pilot for about 40 minutes, before responders met the plane and the captain was taken to a hospital. The flight carried 61 passengers, and Air Canada says it is arranging alternate travel for those affected.
An Air Canada flight (operated by PAL Airlines) carrying 61 passengers from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston’s Logan International Airport after the captain suffered a medical emergency; the first officer assumed control and landed the De Havilland Q400 safely at 1:37 p.m. local time. Massport responders aided the crew, the captain was taken for medical treatment, and the airline is arranging new travel for the passengers.