Delta switches to pasta-only meals following flight diversion over contaminated food
Why did Delta Air Lines switch to pasta-only meals?
Delta Air Lines switched to pasta-only meals after a flight experienced food contamination, forcing it to divert to New York City. As a precautionary measure, Delta served pasta-only meals on 75 international flights and a similar number on the following day. The airline is investigating the incident and has implemented immediate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
What caused a Delta flight to divert to New York City?
A Delta flight was forced to divert to New York City after passengers were served spoiled meals contaminated with black mold2. The incident occurred on a flight from Detroit to Amsterdam, and 277 passengers were on board. After reports of the contaminated meals, Delta consulted with medical experts who recommended the flight's diversion to New York.
How many international flights served pasta-only meals?
Delta Air Lines served pasta-only meals on 75 international flights after spoiled meals forced a flight to land in New York City. This measure was taken out of an abundance of caution, and nearly the same number of flights were served pasta-only meals on the following day.