Delta flight from China to Detroit diverted to Japan

"Friday's Flight 388 took off from Shanghai at 5:46 p.m. and was supposed to land in Detroit some 13 hours later. However, less than two hours into the journey, the Airbus A350 began descending off the coast of Japan as it changed course for Tokyo. It touched down at Tokyo Haneda Airport around two hours after taking off. An airline spokesperson told Business Insider the crew "followed procedures to divert to Tokyo-Haneda after reporting a mechanical issue.""

"Japanese officials told local media that the plane had suffered from hydraulic issues, which could impact key components like the landing gear. "The aircraft landed safely, and we apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel plans," the Delta spokesperson said. "Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and crew." It's unclear how much of a delay passengers faced as they appeared to be rerouted via alternative flights."

Flight 388 departed Shanghai at 5:46 p.m. bound for Detroit and diverted less than two hours into the flight, descending off Japan's coast and landing at Tokyo Haneda about two hours after takeoff. The crew reported a mechanical issue and followed procedures to divert. Japanese officials reported hydraulic issues that could affect components such as landing gear. The aircraft landed safely, and Delta apologized for passenger delays. Passengers appeared to be rerouted on alternative flights. The A350 remained in Tokyo about 26 hours, repositioned to Seattle before continuing to Detroit, and later returned to scheduled service to Seoul.

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