Flight DL41 from Los Angeles to Sydney, operated by an Airbus A350 (tail number N524DN) with 245 passengers and 15 crew onboard, experienced what the airline described as “brief turbulence.” The aircraft landed safely, but the incident caused flight attendants to be thrown into the air.

Four crew members were injured, with three taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. No passengers were harmed.

Emergency services assessed five individuals in total. Delta emphasised that safety remains its top priority and that support is being provided to the affected crew members.

The flight arrived in Sydney as scheduled early in the morning, highlighting how even short periods of turbulence can lead to onboard injuries despite otherwise routine operations.

Credits: Delta A350

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An AirAsia X flight from Sydney to Malaysia has been urgently diverted to Brisbane shortly after takeoff after losing cabin pressure.

Flight D7221 was making it way to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia shortly before midnight on Sunday when it was forced to make a sharp U-turn.

Less than two hours after takeoff, the aircraft was forced to land at Brisbane Airport, with 142 passengers and 11 crew on board.

According to Flight Radar, the aircraft began “squawking 7700” – the international code for a general emergency – before it was diverted to the nearby airport.

An AirAsia X spokesperson said the pilots were forced to make a precautionary diversion “without incident”.

They confirmed the landing was due to a loss in cabin pressure shortly after takeoff.

“While the cabin pressure remained at a safe level, the captain chose to make a precautionary diversion to Brisbane Airport, in line with established operational safety procedures,” they told NewsWire.

“The aircraft will undergo a detailed engineering assessment in line with safety protocols.”

The flight remains grounded at Brisbane Airport.

Credits: AirAsia

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