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Oops! An emergency escape slide blows up inside a Delta Flight and injures Cabin Crew

During a recent Delta Air Lines flight, the inflatable emergency slide of the aircraft unexpectedly “exploded” inside the cabin, striking a cabin crew member akin to the deployment of a car’s airbag.

This incident took place on Flight 520, which was en route from New York to Los Angeles but had to make an unscheduled landing in Salt Lake City on June 10. The diversion to Utah was prompted by a maintenance problem, specifically an issue with a temperature instrument belonging to a backup system required for icing conditions, as stated by the captain according to the New York Post.

All 168 passengers disembarked and everyone boarded the plane again at around 1pm local time.

However, while the plane was waiting at the gate, an inflatable emergency slide located at the rear of the aircraft was unintentionally deployed, resulting in it striking a flight attendant. As a precautionary measure, the affected crew member was promptly taken to the hospital for evaluation.

According to a passenger’s account, the deployment of the slide was described as an “explosion” inside the plane. Another passenger claimed that the accidental deployment caused a panel to be dislodged from the door, hitting the crew member in a manner reminiscent of a car’s airbag.

Due to the incident, all passengers had to disembark once again, and arrangements were made for a second plane to depart from Utah at 4 pm to transport the travelers. As compensation for the inconvenience, passengers reportedly received 7,500 SkyMiles.

A spokesperson from Delta was stating, “Delta flight 520, operating from New York-JFK to Los Angeles, was diverted to Salt Lake City due to a maintenance issue. While on the ground, the same aircraft’s slide was accidentally deployed. In order to ensure the swift and safe transportation of our customers to their final destination, they were re-accommodated on a new aircraft.
We apologise for the delay to their travel plans. Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people.”

Delta also confirmed that the crew member has been discharged from hospital.

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No flying experience required

Location: Düsseldorf- Cologne- Stuttgart- Schönefeld
Entry level: Training
Professional field: Flight attendant / Cabin crew
Working hours: Full-time or part-time
Salary: €2,445.55 gross per month (full-time incl. 72 block hours & a flight allowance)
Start date: Courses are expected to start from March 2027.
Fixed term: Indefinite

Every flight is different. Your goal remains the same: to give our guests a good feeling and a sense of ease – with warmth, attention, and an understanding of what makes travel special.

Tasks

Your smile takes flight with us. As a Cabin Crew Member, you and your crew ensure our guests feel welcome and start their vacation relaxed. A holiday atmosphere arises naturally on board – through small talk and tips that make the journey even more enjoyable.

Your day starts with a briefing: You'll receive all the information about the flight, crew, and preparation – so you can have a perfect and safe start.
Before takeoff, you conduct security checks and prepare the cabin for our guests.
During boarding, you bring ease to the journey: You welcome passengers, provide orientation, and help where needed.
In the air, you and your crew create attentive service and genuine moments of well-being.
You present onboard shop items in a charming way and make the onboard experience even more special.
As a Eurowings ambassador, you embody our values ​​with team spirit, warmth and enthusiasm.
When things get turbulent, you stay calm, find solutions, and provide security.

Your application process at Eurowings

Application: We will review your documents based on our requirements.
AI Interview: In the AI-supported video interview, you answer questions about yourself and your motivation in German and English.
Selection day: On site we will get to know each other personally and gather further impressions of one another.

Requirements

You identify with our brand, approach people openly and friendly, and have at least a secondary school leaving certificate – alternatively, a lower secondary school leaving certificate with experience in the service sector. You also bring the following:

You are at least 18 years old and at least 1.60 m tall.
You possess excellent written and spoken German and English skills (at least at level B2).
Your passport is valid without restrictions and for at least another 18 months.
Your health is good and you are fully fit to fly.
Your visual acuity is a maximum of ± 5 diopters.
You are a confident swimmer and can therefore swim at least 100 meters briskly without interruption.
When on call, you can reach your station location within 60 minutes.
Reliable internet access is available.
You are ready to get vaccinated according to the WHO recommendations.
A strong service orientation is one of your strengths.
You have a confident demeanor and a well-groomed appearance.

Benefits

Holiday/Christmas bonus

Shift allowances

Flight discounts

Job bike

Discounts at selected partners

Part-time models

Contact

Do you have any further questions? We're happy to help. Simply contact us at the email address provided: ewg.cabin.recruiting@eurowings.com

About Eurowings GmbH

Eurowings is the value airline of the Lufthansa Group and thus part of Europe's largest airline group. With a clear positioning as Europe's value carrier for leisure and business travelers, Eurowings distinguishes itself from the ultra-low-cost carrier segment and offers its customers affordable and flexible flying with numerous booking options and extras, as well as customer-friendly services. With its value concept, the German airline addresses the core needs of today's air travelers: even greater flexibility, comfort, and sustainability. Eurowings offers direct flights to approximately 150 destinations within Europe. With 13 international bases – including Mallorca, Europe's number one holiday island – the Lufthansa subsidiary is one of the largest leisure airlines in Europe. It currently operates a fleet of around 100 aircraft and employs approximately 5,500 people.

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