Maggots fall on passengers during flight

DELTA AIRLINES AIRBUS A330-302 N828NW (MSN 1720)

On the 13th of February 2024, a Delta Air Lines flight travelling from Amsterdam (AMS/EHAM) to Detroit (DET/KDET) was forced to return to Amsterdam after maggots started falling from the overhead bin and onto passengers.

According to passengers, less than an hour into the flight, a suitcase containing rotten fish broke open while in the overhead bin. Soon after, the maggots broke free from the bag and fell on passengers.

The aircraft then turned back to Amsterdam.

Passengers were given 8,000 frequent flyer miles, a $30 meal ticket, and a one-night hotel accommodation as compensation.

Aircraft Information:
Airline: Delta Airlines 
Code: DL/DAL

Aircraft: Airbus A330-323

Registration: N821NW

Serial Number: 0865

First Flew: August 2007

Age: 16.6 Yrs.