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Plane on its way to NYC makes emergency landing on remote island

Nearly 300 Delta passengers were stranded for 30 hours after an engine issue forced an emergency landing in the mid-Atlantic. — Nearly 300 Delta passengers were stranded for 30 hours after an engine issue forced an emergency landing in the mid-Atlantic. (Getty Images)

A Delta flight carrying nearly 300 passengers from Madrid to New York was forced to make an emergency landing in the Azores.
The diversion to Terceira, a remote Portuguese island, was due to a suspected engine issue after passengers reported hearing a loud boom.
Passengers and crew were stranded for approximately 30 hours on the island following the safe landing of the Airbus A330.
A replacement flight eventually transported the 282 passengers and 13 crew to New York’s John F Kennedy Airport.
Delta apologised for the significant delay and inconvenience, stating they offered meals and lodging to those affected.

New York-bound Delta flight diverted to island in Atlantic after engine issue — In full