Delta A330 diverts to Newfoundland after mechanical issue on Rome flight
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 flying from New York to Rome diverted to St. John's, Canada, following a reported mechanical emergency, with about 280 people onboard.
Delta Air Lines flight 182 was headed from New York's JFK Airport to Rome Fiumicino when the crew reported a mechanical problem about four hours into the transatlantic crossing. The flight diverted to St. John's International Airport in Newfoundland.
The aircraft, an Airbus A330-300, landed safely there. Around 280 passengers and crew were reportedly onboard.
Once on the ground, passengers were taken to local hotels and given meal vouchers while the airline arranged a replacement aircraft to complete the trip to Rome, according to the airline.
No injuries were reported, and Delta has not disclosed the specific nature of the mechanical fault that prompted the diversion.
Diversions like this are handled under standard airline protocol when a technical concern comes up mid-flight, with crews prioritizing a nearby suitable airport for landing. St. John's sits along transatlantic routes, which makes it a common alternate for flights between North America and Europe.
Delta has not said when the affected passengers reached their final destination.
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Sources
- simpleflying.comRome-Bound Delta A330 Diverts To Canada With 280 Onboard After 'Mechanical Emergency'