NORTH CAROLINA – On February 1, 2025, a Delta Air Lines (DL) A321 bound for Orlando (MCO) was forced to divert to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) due to an unidentified odor in the cabin.
The Airbus A321-200 with registration N368DN was operating flight DL2090 from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) with 158 passengers onboard landed safely in Raleigh, where Delta’s ground team assessed the situation.
After landing, passengers were accommodated on an alternative aircraft later in the evening or rebooked on earlier flights to complete their journeys. Flight tracking data from FlightAware shows that the replacement aircraft departed from Raleigh and landed in Orlando just before 9 p.m., more than six hours after the original scheduled arrival time.
Photo: Aero Icarus | FlickrCause of the Odor Remains Unclear
Delta has not disclosed the source of the odor that prompted the diversion. Cabin odors can stem from various factors, including electrical issues, hydraulic fluid leaks, or external environmental sources.
In recent similar incidents, airlines have cited ventilation system malfunctions or chemical odors from baggage as potential causes of in-flight air quality concerns.
Delta Airlines promptly issued a statement confirming the diversion and apologizing to affected customers for the disruption.
“Flight 2090 on February 1 from New York – John F. Kennedy (JFK) to Orlando (MCO) diverted to Raleigh (RDU) and landed safely after an odor was detected in the cabin.”
Delta spokesperson
Photo: Clément AlloingUnited A319 Aborts Takeoff in Houston
On February 2, 2025, just one day after Delta’s incident, United Airlines flight UA1382 from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) was forced to abort its takeoff due to an engine failure.
The Airbus A319, registered as N837UA, was accelerating on runway 15R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed, reaching approximately 115 knots. The right-hand engine (V2522) began emitting smoke, prompting the pilots to halt the aircraft and request emergency assistance.
A loud “pop” sound was reported by airport operations, triggering an immediate runway inspection. Fire trucks were dispatched to the scene, and the aircraft was evacuated using slides. Fortunately, all 104 passengers and five crew members deplaned without injury.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the aircraft had reported an engine issue at 8:35 a.m. local time. United Airlines rebooked affected passengers on another flight, which departed for New York at 2:00 p.m. CT. The FAA has launched an investigation into the cause of the engine failure.
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