A New York-bound Delta flight diverted to an island in the Atlantic Ocean due to a “mechanical issue with an engine,” where passengers had to spend the night.
Flight 127, departing from Madrid, Spain, diverted to an island in the Azores.
Nearly 300 passengers and crew spent around 29 hours on Terceira Island.
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The Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal made up of nine volcanic islands.
“As safety comes before all else at Delta, the flight crew followed procedures to divert to Lajes, Azores (TER) after indication of a mechanical issue with an engine,” a Delta spokesperson said, according to CBS News.
“The flight landed safely, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for their experience and delay in their travels,” it added.
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