Delta Flight 188 diversion
Definition
A specific aviation incident referring to the emergency diversion of Delta Air Lines Flight DL188, en route from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in South Korea to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), which was rerouted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) due to a reported suspicious package on board.
Examples
The Delta Flight 188 diversion turned what should have been a straight shot to Atlanta into an impromptu Seattle sightseeing tour.
Passengers on the Delta Flight 188 diversion swapped war stories over clam chowder, grateful it was just a false alarm.
When the Delta Flight 188 diversion hit the news, armchair pilots everywhere debated if it was a package or a prank.
Surviving the Delta Flight 188 diversion felt like winning the aviation lottery—free upgrade to rainy Seattle vibes.