NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 28, 2026 UTC
A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Barcelona, Spain, to Boston, Massachusetts, was forced to make an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, after smoke was detected in the cabin. The Airbus A330-300, carrying 283 passengers and 13 crew members, landed safely following a reported mechanical issue. [1] [2]
Portugal's civil protection service reported that multiple passengers required medical attention, with some individuals transported to local hospitals for smoke inhalation. A Delta spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated that the airline is working to rebook customers on alternative flights to their final destinations. [1] [2]
Sources
- Midair scare forces packed passenger jet into emergency landing, travelers hospitalized — 2026-09-28T16:34:25-04:00
- Boston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal due to smoke in cabin — 2026-09-28T08:20:37.857Z