All articles tagged with #diverted flight
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Fort Myers after a lithium battery exploded in a passenger's bag, causing a fire that was contained by flight attendants. The plane landed safely, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
A United Airlines flight from Denver to London was diverted to O'Hare airport after the crew reported a cracked windshield. The Boeing 787 landed safely, and no major injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the incident, which was the first of two at O'Hare airport, with a Frontier Airlines plane being evacuated due to reports of smoke in the cockpit.
A United Airlines flight from Israel to Newark was diverted to Stewart International Airport in New York due to high winds at its original destination. Six passengers were hospitalized for minor ailments, with one suffering a medical incident and others being evaluated for possible motion sickness. The plane refueled at Stewart and then continued its journey to Newark. The FAA is investigating the incident.
United Airlines Flight 85 from Tel Aviv to Newark was diverted to Stewart International Airport in New York due to high winds and turbulence, with over 300 passengers and crew members aboard. Seven passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and one passenger deplaned due to a medical incident. The flight refueled and eventually landed in Newark.
A Frontier Airlines flight was disrupted by a woman having a meltdown, captured in a video uploaded to Reddit. The woman sobbed, cursed, and screamed at airline employees, claiming she was being kidnapped. Another passenger attempted to mediate and speak to the distraught woman, while a preacher urged others to pray and burst into song. The chaotic scene escalated as the woman climbed over seats, causing other passengers to scramble. Eventually, the flight was diverted to Dallas, and the disruptive woman, the preacher, and another passenger were removed from the plane.
An off-duty pilot on an Alaska Airlines flight attempted to disrupt the operation of the engines, causing the flight to divert to Portland, Oregon. The suspect was subdued by the flight crew and taken into custody. The off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut down both engines by pulling the engine fire extinguisher handles, but the quick reaction of the captain and first officer prevented the engines from failing completely. The FBI is investigating the incident, and the rest of the passengers were able to travel on a later flight.
A couple's "fierce argument" on a flight from London to Bangkok resulted in the plane being diverted to Vienna, Austria. After being escorted off the plane, the woman threw thousands of dollars in cash at the man on the airport runway. Passengers reported that the couple had been intoxicated and arguing about money. The incident was captured on video, showing the money scattered on the tarmac. Both individuals were taken into custody by the police, and the other passengers were provided accommodation before continuing their journey. The airline confirmed the disruptive behavior of the passengers and commended the flight attendants and fellow passengers for their quick action in restraining them.