Hashtag: #AirlineDiversions
Air Berlin Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
An Air Berlin Airbus A330-200 landed at the LF Wade International Airport at approximately 2.00pm this afternoon [Dec 4] after the pilot diverted the plane to the island to disembark a sick passenger. Air Berlin flight #7408 which departed from Düsseldorf International Airport in Germany was met at the main air terminal by Bermuda Fire and Rescue personnel,... Read more of this article
Flight Diverts To Island Due To Unruly Passenger
An airplane — traveling from Germany to Jamaica — diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Nov 16] due to an “alleged unruly male passenger”, and the man along with a female passenger, believed to be a traveling companion who also exited the plane, are apparently now “making alternate travel arrangements.” A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
Flight Diverts After ‘Possible Lightning Strike’
[Updated] A “possible lightning strike” resulted in a JetBlue flight scheduled to travel from New York to Bermuda diverting to Logan Airport in Boston today [Sept 19]. An NECN story said, “JetBlue Flight 1731 had left John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City on Monday morning when the pilot reported a possible lightning strike after... Read more of this article
Video: Russian Airline Diverts To Bermuda
A Russian Airline — which was enroute from the Dominican Republic to Moscow — diverted to Bermuda at just past 6.00pm this evening [August 24] due to a sick passenger. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Sergeant Russann Francis said, “At 5:04pm this afternoon, 911 Emergency Dispatch Center received a call regarding a flight... Read more of this article
JetBlue Flight #369 Diverts For Sick Passenger
[Updated] JetBlue Flight #369 diverted to the island this evening [August 20] after a passenger took ill and the pilot made the decision to turn the plane around to come to Bermuda, landing at the LF Wade International Airport at approximately 7.30pm. The plane was met at the terminal by Bermuda Fire and Rescue personnel who assisted in transferring... Read more of this article
Bermuda Bound Air Canada Flight Diverts To NY
Air Canada flight 942 from Toronto to Bermuda has been delayed after it reportedly had to make an emergency landing earlier today [Mar 2] at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York due to an engine issue. CityNews Toronto reported on its Twitter account that an “engine issue forced #AC942 Toronto-Bermuda flight to make emergency landing... Read more of this article
Air Berlin Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
An Air Berlin flight on its way to Montego Bay, Jamaica landed at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport at approximately 3.30pm this afternoon [Jan 10] after a passenger on board took ill. Air Berlin Flight #7356 departed Munich International Airport in Germany this morning and was passing by the island when the pilot reported the need to divert. Bermuda... Read more of this article
Plane Diverts, Makes Safe Emergency Landing
[Updated] Emergency services were called to the LF Wade International Airport at approximately 1.00am this morning [Jan 6] after the pilot of a passing plane declared an emergency, diverting the aircraft to Bermuda to make an emergency landing. The plane landed safely at approximately 1.40am with the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, Police and airport... Read more of this article
Thomas Cook Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
[Updated] A Thomas Cook flight which departed from the Frank País Airport in Holguín, Cuba diverted to the island tonight [Dec 21] after a passenger on board took ill. Thomas Cook Flight #245 was travelling to Manchester, England when it changed course for Bermuda, landing at the LF Wade International Airport at approximately 8.45pm. The plane was... Read more of this article
United Airline Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
[Updated] A United flight heading towards Newark, New Jersey diverted to the island tonight [Dec 18] for a passenger that took ill on board the airliner. United Flight #1484 which originated from Gregorio Luperon International Airport in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic was met at LF Wade International Airport by an ambulance and Bermuda Fire and Rescue... Read more of this article
Air France Flight Diverted To Bermuda Airport
[Updated] Emergency services had to put their protocols in place for an Air France flight that safely diverted to L.F. Wade International Airport today [Nov 6] due to a report of smoke in the airplane. A police spokesperson said, ““It appears that around 4.45pm Friday, November 6, an Air France flight en route from France to Santo Domingo landed... Read more of this article
Video: Puerto Rico Bound Flight Diverts To Island
[Updated with video] Jet Blue flight 861 — which was traveling from Boston to Puerto Rico — diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Aug 26], with emergency personnel standing by as the plane landed, with the Police Service, Fire Service as well as ambulances present. Why the Airbus A320 airplane diverted is not exactly clear, however the landing... Read more of this article
Planes Divert: Mechanical & Medical Reasons
The LF Wade International Airport saw two planes land today [Aug 1] with unscheduled stops due to either mechanical problems or a medical emergency. Air Canada flight #1500 was travelling from Toronto, Canada to Hewanorra International Airport in St. Lucia when they diverted with a mechanical issue landing at approximately 1.35pm. American Airlines... Read more of this article
Photos: Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing
[Updated with video] An AC-130 diverted to Bermuda and made an emergency landing this afternoon [July 24] due to what is understood to be an hydraulics issue. It landed at around 2.00pm, with the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service standing by as the military plane landed. All appeared to have gone well, and military personnel can be seen standing outside... Read more of this article
Medical Emergency, Delta Diverts To Bermuda
A Delta flight diverted to Bermuda tonight [July 21] after a passenger on board the plane took ill and the captain declared a medical emergency, landing at approximately 11.30pm. Flight #676 departed the island of St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands and was on its way to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York when the diversion... Read more of this article
Flight Traveling From France Diverts To Bermuda
American Airlines flight #63 — which was traveling from Paris, France — touched down in Bermuda just before 2.00 this afternoon [July 17] after diverting to the island for what is understood to be some form of medical emergency involving a passenger. According to online flight trackers, the plane will take off at 2.45pm and continue on its... Read more of this article
