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Delta Diverts Transatlantic Flight to Azores, Passengers Arrive in New York After 31-Hour Delay

Compensation has been promised after all travelers reached New York more than 31 hours late, with the diverted A330 still under inspection in the Azores.

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Overview

  • Flight 127 from Madrid to JFK diverted to Lajes on July 6 after an engine malfunction was detected.
  • All 282 passengers and 13 crew members deplaned safely and were housed locally for over 31 hours.
  • A replacement aircraft departed on July 7 and landed at JFK around 10:36 pm ET, concluding a delay exceeding 31 hours.
  • Delta issued a formal apology and confirmed compensation for all affected travelers.
  • The Airbus A330 remains under detailed inspection at Lajes Airport, spotlighting limited infrastructure and coordination with the nearby U.S. Air Force base.