DUBLIN — A Delta Air Lines transatlantic flight bound for the United States was forced to abort its crossing over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning and divert to Ireland following a medical emergency on board.
Delta flight DL95, an Airbus A350-900, had departed Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) late at 09:50 CEST, tracking west toward Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. However, while out over the North Atlantic, the flight crew was alerted to a sudden medical situation involving someone on board.
Accorded to AIRLIVE‘s source, a medical emergency in a region with limited immediate landing options, the crew made the decision to turn the massive widebody aircraft around and head for mainland Europe.
Air traffic data showed the aircraft tracking back eastward toward Ireland. Dublin Airport (DUB) was selected as the diversion point to ensure the passenger could receive immediate medical attention upon arrival.
The flight is expected to touch down safely in Dublin approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes after its initial departure from Paris. Medical teams are expected to meet the aircraft on the tarmac.
The aircraft involved is an Airbus A350-900 registered as N504DN. Delta Air Lines has not yet released specific details regarding the nature of the medical emergency or when the remaining passengers can expect to resume their journey to Detroit.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
UPDATE 12:20 local time
The flight landed at DUB Airport.
