Delta Passengers Diverted to Remote Canadian Military Barracks for Overnight Stay

Delta Air Lines reported that hundreds of passengers destined for Detroit stayed overnight in a secluded Canadian military barracks on Sunday after their flight experienced mechanical problems. Delta Flight 135, with 270 passengers, three pilots, and seven flight attendants on board, was en route from Amsterdam to the US when it made an unforeseen detour to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada as a precaution.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced that the pilot of the Airbus 330 encountered deicing equipment issues and subsequently diverted to Happy Valley-Goose Bay Airport in Canada at around 3:15 p.m. local time. The FAA will conduct an investigation.

Delta stated that crew duty times were affected by the adverse weather and runway conditions at Goose Bay Airport, which led to the suspension of operations at the airport. As a result, passengers were accommodated overnight in military barracks in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, a community with around 8,000 residents in Central Labrador. Goose Bay Airfield is utilized for both military and civilian operations and is equipped with two major runways.

The airline collaborated with local officials to arrange for food and lodging for passengers. Delta also stated that compensation will be provided to affected customers, although they did not provide details on the specifics. "Delta dispatched extra aircraft to Goose Bay to transport customers to their intended destination on Monday. We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience," the airline announced.

CNN has reached out to Goose Bay Airport, which handles an average of 160,000 passengers a year, for additional information.