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A Delta Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in New York after "spoiled" food was served onboard.
Delta Flight 136 was on its way from Detroit to Amsterdam when it had to make an unscheduled stop at JFK Airport at 4 a.m. on Wednesday.
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A spokesperson for Delta Airlines said in a statement issued to the media that the plane landed after "reports that a portion of the Main Cabin in-flight meal service was spoiled."
The Port Authority of New York told Newsweek: "Delta Flight 136, traveling from Detroit to Amsterdam, landed at JFK Airport at 4 a.m. with 277 passengers on board.
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"There were 24 aided cases upon landing, including 10 members of the flight crew and 14 passengers, all of whom declined to receive medical attention.
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"Passengers were provided with hotel rooms and transportation and will be rebooked to continue to their destination."
One frustrated passenger, Virginia (@tralala_bk), wrote on X: "@Delta I need to know how you're going to get me to Amsterdam today - I'm on the plane that's emergency landing at JFK because you served passengers 'contaminated' food - I don't need hotel/food vouchers I need to arrive in Amsterdam today."
Newsweek has contacted her via her inbox for comment.
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The plane left Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
The crew reportedly decided to land the aircraft after consulting with medical experts.
Delta Airlines' full statement said: "Delta flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York's JFK early Wednesday morning after it was discovered that a portion of the in-flight meal service was spoiled.
"Medical crews were on site to meet the aircraft and treat any affected passengers and crew members. Delta teams will immediately work to gather information into how this incident occurred.
"This is not the service Delta is known for and we sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and delay in their travels."
The incident comes less than two months after a Delta Airlines plane burst into flames on the tarmac after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Footage obtained by KOMO News showed a small fire breaking out under the cockpit of an Airbus aircraft while passengers disembarked a flight from Cancun, Mexico, on May 6. The video also showed passengers walking on the wing as they prepared to evacuate via emergency slides.
At the time, Delta told the New York Post: "Out of an abundance of caution, slides were deployed and passengers still on board deplaned via the rear of the aircraft. Passengers were fully evacuated, and those deplaned to the ramp returned to the terminal via the ramp stairs."
The airline also said that the aircraft concerned was removed from service for inspection and maintenance.
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