Delta Flight DL275 Forced to Divert to Los Angeles International Airport
Flight DL275 Makes Unexpected Landing at LAX
Delta Air Lines Flight DL275, scheduled from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), was unexpectedly diverted to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) earlier today due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, carrying approximately 180 passengers and crew, landed safely at LAX at approximately 2:45 PM Pacific Time. Initial reports suggest the diversion was due to a medical emergency involving a passenger, though Delta officials have not yet confirmed this information.
Timeline of Events
12:05 PM EST
Delta Flight DL275 departs from JFK on schedule with passengers reporting normal boarding procedures.
3:20 PM CST
The aircraft reaches cruising altitude over the Midwest. Multiple passengers report hearing occasional announcements from the captain about slight turbulence.
2:10 PM PST
Cabin crew alerts flight deck about a medical situation in the forward cabin. Aircraft alters course toward the nearest suitable airport.
2:45 PM PST
Flight DL275 makes a safe landing at LAX, where medical personnel were standing by. Passengers report a smooth landing despite the unexpected circumstances.
Passenger Accounts
“We knew something was happening when we saw the flight attendants moving quickly through the cabin,” said passenger Mark Henderson, who was seated in row 12. “The crew remained professional throughout the situation.”
Another passenger, Sarah Chu, praised the airline’s handling: “The captain kept us informed without causing panic, and the landing was perfectly smooth. We were met by paramedics right after parking at the gate.”
Airline Statement
Delta Air Lines released the following statement:
“Flight DL275 from New York-JFK to San Francisco was diverted to Los Angeles today due to a passenger medical issue. The aircraft landed without incident and paramedics met the flight. The safety and comfort of our customers and crew is our top priority. We are rebooking impacted passengers on alternate flights and apologize for any inconvenience.”
Ground Operations
Airport officials report that the aircraft remained at a remote stand for approximately 90 minutes following landing as medical personnel assessed the situation. Passengers were eventually transported to the terminal where Delta representatives assisted them with onward travel arrangements.
The aircraft was later inspected by maintenance crews and cleared to resume service. Delta has arranged for hotel accommodations for affected passengers who couldn’t be immediately rebooked due to capacity constraints on evening flights to SFO.