FAA Investigating Delta Flight After Passengers Report Bleeding Ears and Noses Due to Cabin Pressure Issues

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Delta Air Lines flight that experienced cabin pressure issues, leaving some passengers with bleeding eardrums, headaches, and bloody noses. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 15, when a Delta Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, traveling from Salt Lake City to Portland, Oregon, had to return to Salt Lake City due to a pressurization problem.

Passengers reported experiencing severe discomfort as the plane descended, with some noticing bleeding from their ears and noses. Despite the emergency situation, oxygen masks did not deploy. At least 10 passengers out of the 140 onboard required medical attention upon landing, and Delta covered transportation costs to hospitals for further evaluation.

Delta issued an apology and confirmed that the aircraft was taken out of service for repairs, later returning to service after technicians resolved the pressurization issue. The FAA is now investigating the incident, and the Boeing 737-900ER involved is under scrutiny, though it is not part of the problematic MAX fleet.