A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Boston from Barcelona made an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, on Sunday after smoke was reported in the cabin, according to multiple outlets.
The Airbus A330 landed at Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport, where passengers were treated on the tarmac, according to The Straits Times.
Outlets differ on the number of people affected: The Straits Times reported eight passengers were treated on the tarmac, while the New York Post reported four people were hospitalized.
CBS News reported the flight had 296 passengers on board, citing media reports.
How each side covered it
Left
- CBS News reported the flight had 296 passengers, citing media reports.
- NBC News and CBS News both reported the emergency landing was due to smoke in the cabin.
“U.S.-bound flight makes emergency landing due to smoke” — CBS News
Center
- The Straits Times reported eight passengers were treated on the tarmac at Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport.
- Reuters and The Straits Times both identified the plane as an Airbus A330.
“Eight passengers who had been onboard the Airbus A330 plane were treated on the tarmac at Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport in Porto.” — The Straits Times
Right
- The New York Post reported that smoke filled the cabin, prompting the emergency landing.
- The New York Post reported four people were hospitalized.
“A Boston-bound Delta Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Portugal Sunday after smoke filled the cabin – and four people were hospitalized.” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened to the Delta flight from Barcelona to Boston?
The Delta Air Lines flight, an Airbus A330 traveling from Barcelona to Boston, made an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, after smoke was reported filling the cabin.
Where did the plane land?
The plane landed at Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport in Porto, Portugal, according to The Straits Times.
How many people were affected by the smoke?
Reports vary: The Straits Times said eight passengers were treated on the tarmac, while the New York Post reported four people were hospitalized.
How many people were on the flight?
According to CBS News, citing media reports, the flight had 296 passengers on board.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningU.S.-bound flight makes emergency landing due to smoke
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningBoston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal due to smoke in cabin
- ReutersCenterBoston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal due to smoke in cabin
- The Straits TimesCenterBoston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal due to smoke in cabin
- New York PostRight-leaningBoston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal after smoke fills cabin