NYC-Bound Flight Stranded On Island In Atlantic Ocean: Reports

NEW YORK CITY — An international Delta Air Lines flight bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport had to divert its course and land on a small island in the Atlantic Ocean after experiencing a mechanical issue with an engine, according to multiple sources.

Flight 127, originating from Madrid, took off on Sunday and was supposed to land at JFK before making an emergency landing at Lajes, Azores, a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, according to NBC News.

The Airbus A330 had 282 passengers and 13 crew members on board at the time of the incident, Delta told CBS News.

The group spent around 29 hours on the island and were provided with a hotel rooms and meals, according to the report.

"As safety comes before all else at Delta, the flight crew followed procedures to divert to Lajes, Azores (TER) after indication of a mechanical issue with an engine," a Delta spokesperson said. "The flight landed safely, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for their experience and delay in their travels."

The nearly 300 travelers and crew boarded a new plane and arrived at JFK airport on Monday, according to Delta.

The airline is expected to reach out to customers directly to apologize and offer compensation.