Overview
- A Boeing 757-200 operating as Delta Flight 791 declared an emergency and returned to JFK after the crew reported a possible cabin pressurization issue, landing safely Thursday morning.
- The flight carried 155 passengers and six crew members and there were no reported injuries.
- The crew declared the emergency to get priority handling from air traffic control, which is a standard safety procedure for suspected pressurization problems.
- The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into the turnback, which follows several recent Delta incidents involving reported cabin fumes or pressurization concerns.
- Delta removed the aircraft from service for maintenance evaluation, said it is rebooking delayed customers, and the inspection results could prompt targeted checks across affected aircraft.