flight LX16 Maine diversion
Definition
A specific commercial aviation event referring to Swiss International Air Lines flight LX16 (typically Zurich to New York), which was diverted to an alternate airport, often Bangor International Airport in Maine, due to technical issues, medical emergencies, or security concerns.
A shorthand descriptor used by aviation enthusiast communities to track unscheduled mid-flight landing events involving international long-haul carriers.
Examples
I tracked the flight LX16 Maine diversion on my app while my dinner got cold and my patience evaporated.
The plane made a flight LX16 Maine diversion, confirming that my travel plans are merely suggestions rather than commitments.
Adding a flight LX16 Maine diversion to my trip wasn't on my bingo card for this year, but here we are in a terminal that smells like disappointment.