Airbus A330-300: Diverted to Porto with smoke in the cabin; several passengers treated, three taken to hospital.
Known facts
- Flight DL251 Barcelona → Boston, 27 Sep 2026.
- The crew diverted to Porto after smoke was reported in the cabin; the aircraft landed safely.
- Passengers were assessed on arrival; three were taken to hospital and press reports say they were later released.
- Delta said it was rebooking customers and apologized for the disruption.
Unknown / not claimed
- Source of the smoke.
Sources
- Reuters — carries Delta statement — Tier A — operator statement via major wire
- NBC Boston — Tier B — press
- Simple Flying — Tier B — trade
Confidence label
Labeled Confirmed per the TurbineWire methodology. Steve moves labels as sourcing improves; corrections get a timestamp, not a shrug. Material changes append under Updates rather than silently rewriting the original card.
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