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Evacuan a pasajeros después de que vuelo de Delta regresa a Atlanta debido a reporte de humo en la cabina, dice la aerolínea
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· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The airline stated that the crew followed procedures to return to the airport after smoke was reported in the flight cabin.
A Delta flight experienced an issue on Saturday, prompting an evacuation of passengers. The flight, which was headed to Florida, returned to Atlanta after reports of smoke in the cabin. Passengers were evacuated using emergency ramps.
The airline stated that the crew followed procedures to return to the airport after smoke was reported in the flight cabin. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including a statement from Delta Air Lines apologizing to customers for their experience and noting that safety is a top priority.
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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