SEATTLE (KOMO) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai was forced to divert to Seattle after a passenger became disruptive, the airline confirmed Sunday evening.
Delta Air Lines Flight 39 was off the coast of Northwest Washington when the crew warned the passenger multiple times to comply with flight crew instructions, a Delta spokesperson told KOMO News’ Jeremy Harris.
“For the safety of the aircraft and passenger,” the crew made the decision to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Local law enforcement met the aircraft at the gate, according to Delta. The airline said it could not confirm what happened to the passenger after the plane landed.
The flight was operated on an Airbus A350-900 with 271 customers, 11 flight attendants, and four pilots on board, Delta said.
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All passengers will have to spend the night in Seattle, and Delta expects the flight to continue to Shanghai tomorrow.
