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U.S.-bound flight makes emergency landing due to smoke

U.S.-bound flight makes emergency landing due to smoke

Summary

A Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, after smoke was found in the cabin. Four passengers were taken to the hospital with mild smoke inhalation, and the cause of the smoke is still unknown.

Key Facts

  • The flight was an Airbus A330 with 296 passengers on board.
  • The plane landed safely at Porto airport in northern Portugal.
  • Four passengers were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation but were only lightly affected.
  • Eight passengers received medical help on the airport tarmac.
  • The cause of the smoke incident has not yet been determined.
  • Delta recently had four emergency landings in one week, including two from cabin fumes and two from pressurization problems.
  • The civil protection service in Portugal managed the emergency response.
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