Passengers share their experiences after Porter Airlines flight forced to make emergency landing in Regina
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Global News
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- Global News
Severe turbulence injures 25 on Delta flight, forcing emergency landing
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Amsterdam from Salt Lake City was forced to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis after more than two dozen passengers were injured during turbulence. The Airbus A330-900, Flight DL56, landed around 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, and airport fire department staff and paramedics were on standby, according to The Associated Press. The airline later reported that 25 passengers were taken to various hospitals for evaluation and treatment. One passenger said the people who were injured were not wearing their seatbelts. 'They hit the ceiling, and then they fell to the ground and the carts also hit the ceiling and fell to the ground and people were injured. It happened several times, so it was really scary,' Leann Clement-Nash told ABC News. Story continues below advertisement Another passenger, William Webster, told CNN he takes approximately 80 flights a year, and called it 'the craziest turbulence I've ever seen in my life.' 'I felt the centrifugal force. I was off my seat for like 30 seconds with the turbulence,' he said. Delta applauded the response of emergency services. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We are grateful for the support of all emergency responders involved,' it said in a statement. Passengers are rarely seriously injured as a result of turbulence, but scientists say climate change could be creating more precarious flying conditions. To mitigate the risk of injury, experts have stressed the importance of wearing a seatbelt whenever possible. Story continues below advertisement Turbulence is unstable air that moves erratically. It is heaviest when two large air masses close together move at different speeds, which occurs most commonly in jet streams — narrow, snaking currents of wind blowing at high altitudes. 'When you get strong wind shear near the jet stream, it can cause the air to overturn. And that creates these chaotic motions in the air,' Thomas Guinn, chair of the applied aviation sciences department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., told the AP. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, between 2009 and 2022, 163 people were seriously injured enough from turbulence to require hospital treatment for at least two days. Most of them were flight attendants, who are more at risk of injury because they move around the cabin during flights. In May 2024, a passenger on a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence was killed, marking the first turbulence-related death in decades. View image in full screen Photo from inside Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, which experienced heavy turbulence, resulting in one passenger's death. Global News The Boeing 777-300 dropped 6,000 feet in about three minutes after hitting a patch of heavy turbulence over the Indian Ocean. Story continues below advertisement In addition to the death, six or seven other passengers were severely injured, while dozens of travellers and crew members reportedly suffered less serious injuries. The NTSB is investigating what happened aboard DL56, and will provide a preliminary report in several weeks' time. — With files from The Associated Press
National Post
2 hours ago
- National Post
Porter Airlines Continues Building Hamilton Presence With New Florida Flights
TORONTO — Porter Airlines continues expanding its network at Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with new routes to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) beginning in December. Article content Flights to Orlando begin Dec. 12, and Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 13, both with three weekly roundtrips. Porter is the only airline offering nonstop flights between these cities, operating seasonally until April. These destinations also mark Porter's first U.S. flights from Hamilton. Article content 'We are continuing to grow our presence in Hamilton, announcing nine nonstop routes this year,' said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. 'This is part of our commitment to taking travellers where they want to go, and we're pleased to offer Hamiltonians the elevated economy flying experience they deserve.' Article content The initial flight schedule is as follows: Article content All times are local Article content Flights will be operated on Porter's state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with a two-by-two seat configuration, meaning no middle seats for any traveller. All passengers will enjoy complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, a selection of premium Canadian snacks, and free, fast streaming WiFi. The all-inclusive PorterReserve fare includes fresh, healthy meals, and additional features such as flight flexibility, dedicated check-in, extra legroom, and two checked bags. For travellers who want to choose specific features to fit their needs, the PorterClassic fare offers these perks à la carte. Article content Travellers can now connect coast to coast across Canada, via Hamilton, with non-stop service to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver. Other destinations from Hamilton include recently announced Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Nassau taking off in December. Article content Flights are available for booking at and through travel agents. Article content Quotes Article content 'We're thrilled to see Porter continue to grow here at Hamilton International, adding two more exciting sun destinations this winter. Our community has already shown strong support for Porter's elevated economy experience, and the addition of Orlando and Fort Lauderdale reflects that enthusiasm. This winter will also mark a historic first for our airport as we introduce passenger boarding bridges, further enhancing the comfort and convenience of the travel journey. It's a win for travellers, a win for the Southern Ontario region, and a testament to the strength of the partnership between Hamilton International and Porter.' Article content – Ed Ratuski, executive managing director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport 'We are pleased to be a part of Porter Airlines' expansion plans in the U.S. The Orlando-Hamilton nonstop route will benefit passengers who are eager to explore these destinations during the winter season.' Article content – Lance Lyttle, chief executive officer, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority 'We always enjoy seeing our airline partners grow at FLL. With the addition of the Hamilton route, Porter Airlines now serves four destinations from FLL to Canada, which is our top international market. This expansion provides travellers with even more options for seamless connectivity.' Article content – Mark E. Gale, CEO and director of aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport About Porter Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Article content Article content Article content
CTV News
5 hours ago
- CTV News
Turbulence forces Delta flight to land and sends 25 passengers to hospitals, airline says
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was hit by serious turbulence, injuring passengers and forcing the flight to divert to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the airline said. The flight landed around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. The airport fire department and paramedics met the flight and 25 passengers were taken to hospitals for evaluation and treatment, the airline said. Serious injuries from in-flight turbulence are rare, but scientists say they may be becoming more common as climate change alters the jet stream. A man was killed when a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence in May 2024, the first person to die from turbulence on a major airline in several decades. The Associated Press
