DUBLIN – A Delta Air Lines (DL) Airbus A330 was forced to divert to Dublin Airport (DUB) while en route from Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) due to a mysterious odor in the cabin.
The Airbus A330-300 with registration N819NW took off from Amsterdam as flight DL135 at 13:24 GMT and initially climbed to a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet (10,500 meters). However, while flying approximately 320 miles (512 km) northwest of Dublin, the crew decided to divert after multiple flight attendants began feeling unwell.
This incident occurred on February 24, 2025, marking the second Delta flight diversion due to smoke or odor-related concerns on the same day.
The aircraft turned south, crossed over Northern Ireland, and headed toward Dublin, where it landed safely at 15:01 GMT, about 1 hour and 37 minutes after departing from Amsterdam. Upon arrival, all passengers disembarked, and the aircraft was held on the ground for further inspections.
Photo: By Curimedia – Airbus A330-323X Delta Air Lines N805NW, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23488002Investigation and Flight Resumption
Passengers later confirmed that an unusual smell had spread through the cabin, causing discomfort among some crew members. The aircraft remained at Dublin Airport for approximately 25 hours before eventually departing as flight DL9935 to Detroit.
Following its return to service, the Airbus A330 completed a round-trip flight between Amsterdam and Atlanta without further reported issues. The cause of the odor remains unknown, and Delta has not provided additional details on the nature of the incident.
Photo: By Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland – Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-223; N861NW@AMS;09.12.2010/590dg, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26719319Similar Incidents: Delta A350 Returns to Los Angeles
On the same day, another Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 operating Flight DL43 was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) shortly after takeoff due to smoke detected in the rear galley. The aircraft was en route to Sydney (SYD) but turned back after climbing to 10,000 feet (3,000 meters).
While the crew did not receive cockpit smoke warnings, they opted to make an immediate return as a precaution. After landing, passengers were accommodated on alternative flights. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
Delta Air Lines has apologized for the disruptions but reaffirmed that safety remains its top priority.
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