Delta flight from Maui diverts to Honolulu after fumes reported

Sep 20, 2026

A Delta flight from Maui to Seattle made an emergency landing in Honolulu after fumes filled the cabin, a scare that ended safely for everyone on board.

  • Fumes were noticed shortly after takeoff from Kahului last night, and the pilots turned the plane toward Honolulu.
  • After landing, ground crews saw fuel leaking from the aircraft.
  • All 189 passengers got off using air stairs, and one flight attendant was checked out by medics.
  • Delta is refunding passengers and flying them to Seattle on a different plane this morning.

Outlook: Technicians are inspecting the aircraft to find the source of the fumes and the fuel leak before it flies again.

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