Delta Flight Diverted to New York Due to Spoiled Food Incident
- A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to divert to New York after passengers were served spoiled food.
- The incident led to passengers falling ill from moldy chicken, prompting the diversion.
- The flight crew and passengers, including pilots, were affected by the spoiled meals.
In a recent incident, a Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Detroit, Michigan, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, was compelled to divert to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport due to reports of spoiled in-flight meals being served to passengers. The diversion occurred after concerns were raised about the Main Cabin meal service being spoiled, leading to 14 passengers and 10 crew members receiving medical evaluation upon landing. Fortunately, none of them required hospitalization, although the exact number of individuals who consumed the spoiled food remains uncertain. Delta Air Lines expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to customers, emphasizing that such service lapses are not reflective of their usual standards. The airline assured that an investigation into the incident is underway. Passengers affected by the diversion were provided with accommodation for the night and arrangements were made to rebook them on alternative flights to their destinations. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed the incident and the subsequent assistance provided to the passengers and crew. One passenger, Nancy Kirchoff, disclosed that moldy chicken was served on the flight, prompting the emergency landing at JFK Airport. Despite the discovery of spoiled food, both pilots reportedly consumed the meal. Medical assistance was offered to those onboard, with 24 individuals receiving aid but declining further attention. Kirchoff and her husband, en route to celebrate their 20th anniversary on a cruise, were among those affected and had to be rebooked on a different flight to Amsterdam, causing them to miss the initial day of their trip. This incident adds to a series of recent challenges faced by Delta Air Lines, including a previous emergency landing at JFK in April when an emergency slide detached from an aircraft mid-flight. The airline continues to address safety and service issues to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of its passengers.