Salt Lake City–Bound Delta Flight Returns to L.A. After Odor From Passenger’s Spoiled Food

Overview

• Delta Flight 2311 from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City turned back on Oct. 18 after crew detected an unpleasant odor.
• The airline said the smell came from a spoiled food item brought by a passenger, not from its in‑flight service.
• The plane landed safely in Los Angeles with no injuries reported, and passengers deplaned normally.
• All 189 customers were reaccommodated to continue to Utah following the diversion.
• Delta apologized for the delay and said the crew followed standard safety procedures.