Delta flight drama: smoke enters passenger cabin, 14 require medical treatment

A Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Boston with approximately 300 people on board made an emergency landing in Porto due to smoke in the passenger cabin. 14 passengers received medical treatment, four were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation in mild condition. The company apologized and is working to rebook passengers on alternative flights.

A Delta Air Lines flight, an Airbus A330-300 model, en route from Barcelona, Spain to Boston, United States, made an emergency landing on Sunday at Porto Airport in Portugal. The decision was made after smoke and odor were detected in the passenger cabin. The aircraft carried 283 passengers and 13 crew members. Upon landing, rescue forces were summoned, and 14 passengers required medical treatment on the ground. Four of them were taken to local hospitals due to smoke inhalation, and their condition was defined as mild. A Delta spokesperson confirmed the incident, noted that the aircraft landed safely, and apologized to the passengers for the delay. The company is working to rebook passengers on alternative flights. Aviation experts noted that smoke entering the passenger cabin is an unusual occurrence, which may result from a failure in oil seals or a malfunction in fan bearings.