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Garfield's Flight Diverted for Electrical Odor
11 Sep
Summary
- Delta flight carrying celebrities diverted to New Mexico.
- An electrical odor caused the emergency landing.
- No injuries reported, passengers accommodated.

A Delta Airlines flight experienced an unexpected diversion on Wednesday afternoon, landing in New Mexico due to an electrical odor detected by the crew. The flight, a Boeing 767 traveling from Los Angeles to New York, was rerouted to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Notable passengers on board included actors Andrew Garfield, Owen Thiele, and Nick Robinson, along with singer Mark Ambor. Fortunately, the diversion concluded safely with no injuries reported among the passengers or crew.
Delta Airlines confirmed the diversion was prompted by a 'smoky odor' and issued an apology. The company committed to accommodating affected customers swiftly to ensure they reach their final destinations.