Delta flight diverted to Atlanta over weather concerns
UNITED STATES - JULY 20: A Delta Air Lines plane taxis toward a gate between other Delta planes at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, U.S., on Monday, July 20, 2009. Delta Air Lines Inc., based in Atlanta since 1941, is promoting itse
ATLANTA - Severe weather and air traffic control delays forced a New York-bound Delta Air Lines flight to divert to Atlanta on Tuesday evening.
What we know:
Delta Air Lines Flight 951 was traveling toward John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday when extensive severe storms and air traffic control delay programs in the New York City area forced the aircraft to change course.
The plane diverted to Atlanta, arriving at a gate at 6:30 p.m.. After the brief stop, the flight resumed its journey to New York on a delayed schedule and pulled into its gate at JFK at 10:39 p.m.
What they're saying:
A Delta spokesperson expressed appreciation to passengers and crew members following the route disruption.
"Delta thanks our customers for their understanding of the weather and ATC delays and for our people for their professionalism," the spokesperson said.
What we don't know:
Airline officials have not stated how many passengers were onboard Flight 951 during the diversion.
It remains unclear if the same crew operated the final leg of the flight from Atlanta to New York.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a Delta Air Lines spokesperson, who detailed the flight diversion timeline and cause in an official statement.