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Delta Air Lines flight Dl136 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) had to divert to New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) yesterday when 24 people were served “contaminated food.”
The New York Post reported that spoiled food was served to both 14 passengers and 10 crew members. They became ill and contacted ground support for advice. They were advised to divert to New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) where medical personnel met the flight. The affected individuals declined medical attention. The food served in the Main Cabin was impacted. The meal was served early in the flight and the decision to divert was made after 2.5 hours in flight. The flight was operated by an Airbus A330-300 with 277 passengers on board.
Passengers were given meal and hotel vouchers while being accommodated on other flights. A Delta Air Lines spokesperson released the following statement:
Delta flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York’s JFK early Wednesday morning after it was discovered that a portion of the in-flight meal service was spoiled.
Medical crews were on site to meet the aircraft and treat any affected passengers and crew members. Delta teams will immediately work to gather information into how this incident occurred.
This is not the service Delta is known for and we sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and delay in their travels.”
.@delta I need to know how you’re going to get me to Amsterdam today – I’m on the plane that’s emergency landing at JFK because you served passengers “contaminated” food – I don’t need hotel/food vouchers I need to arrive in Amsterdam today.
— Virginia (@tralala_bk) July 3, 2024
One passenger, presumably not impacted took to X to express their displeasure in being delayed.
Anthony’s Take: You never know when food poisoning will hit. It would be extremely uncomfortable to have to take a transatlantic flight with so many passengers with stomach issues.
(Image Credits: Delta Air Lines.)
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Wow, the crew didn’t waste any time eating if they were done before the flight hit JFK. I’m a little surprised they ate it if it was fairly obviously bad and failed the sniff test.