Delta Air Lines Flight Returns to JFK Due to Pressurization Issue, Marking Latest Incident
A Delta Air Lines flight, DL791, a Boeing 757-200 bound for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), was forced to return to JFK on Thursday morning after the crew reported a possible loss of cabin pressure. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident, stating the aircraft made a safe return to Kennedy Airport at approximately 10:22 a.m. after departing around 8 a.m. and turning back near Baltimore. Two passengers requested medical attention upon landing but declined further evaluation by FDNY EMS. This event is part of a recent series of declared emergencies and diverted flights for Delta, including two other incidents within the past month involving reports of 'fumes' in the cabin on flights from New York to Chicago and Jacksonville to New York, and another cabin pressurization issue on a flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City.
