Delta Airlines has reacted to the incident that happened in the early hours of Wednesday February 14th, 2018 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos as its Airbus 330-200 carrying 244 passengers developed an engine problem shortly after taking off from the airport.
In a statement issued by Delta Airlines, the airline said; “Delta flight 55 from Lagos, Nigeria to Atlanta returned to Lagos International Airport Tuesday after an issue with one of the A330-200’s two engines. The flight landed safely and customers exited the aircraft on the runway via emergency slides. Airport fire authorities met the aircraft upon arrival. Delta’s customers were bussed back to the terminal.”
“Delta is aware of five customers reporting non-critical injuries as a result of the evacuation.”
“Delta teams have provided overnight hotel accommodations to customers and will rebook customers on an alternate Delta aircraft Wednesday afternoon. The safety of Delta’s customers and crew members is always our top priority.”