Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight to Fort Lauderdale were instructed to don life vests due to a "suspected mechanical issue" after departing from Montego Bay, Jamaica. The flight, which faced a potential emergency water landing, ultimately returned safely to the airport. The incident caused significant alarm among passengers but did not affect the overall safety of the flight.
The flight number of the Spirit Airlines flight involved in the recent incident was NK270. The flight was bound for Fort Lauderdale from Jamaica’s Montego Bay.
The Spirit Airlines flight originated from Montego Bay, Jamaica before the incident occurred.