Delta Flight Evacuated After Fumes Reported in Flight Deck

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Orlando turned back to Atlanta Saturday after the crew reported fumes in the flight deck. Passengers evacuated via slides onto a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

• 199 passengers and six crew members were aboard the Boeing 757.
• Flight 2204 departed at 7:23 a.m. before the crew declared an emergency.
• Buses transported passengers and crew from the taxiway to the terminal.
• Delta is rebooking passengers to Orlando and reviewing the aircraft.

Why it matters: Delta said the flight crew followed standard procedures. The airline apologized and said safety is its top priority.

• Slide evacuations on active taxiways carry a risk of passenger injury.

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What’s next: The aircraft is undergoing a maintenance review, Delta said.

• Affected passengers are being placed on a replacement aircraft to Orlando.
• What caused the fumes in the flight deck has not been determined.
• Whether any passengers or crew were injured during the slide evacuation has not been confirmed.