Passengers on a Spirit Airways gliding from Jamaica to Florida have been advised to arrange for a aqua crisis Saturday then a conceivable mechanical factor.
Flying NK270 took off from Montego Bay on Saturday afternoon, headed to Citadel Lauderdale, earlier than turning back its starting place in a while then takeoff “following a suspected mechanical issue,” the airways stated in a remark.
Passengers have been advised to place on time vests and get ready for a aqua touchdown out of an profusion of warning, the airline stated.
The Airbus A321 landed safely at Montego Bay’s Sangster Global Airport (MBJ) and visitors deplaned most often, the airline stated, including that “the mechanical issue did not affect flight safety.” Passengers have been placed on a untouched gliding to Citadel Lauderdale, the place they arrived slightly below 45 mins at the back of agenda, in step with FlightAware information.
“The pilot told us to prepare for a water landing and the highest emergency activated at MBJ,” one passenger advised the Jamaican day by day newspaper The Gleaner, including, “We were told the aircraft lost pressure.”
The passenger added: “It was nerve racking.”
The airline stated the airplane could be totally evaluated via its upkeep group.
“We apologize to our guests for any inconvenience,” the airline stated.
—Kathryn Krupnik contributed reporting.
