A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 flight from Barcelona to JFK Airport returned shortly after takeoff due to hailstorm damage. Flight 169 took off around 2:30 p.m., but after experiencing issues, circled over the Balearic Sea before landing back in Barcelona approximately 45 minutes later. Passengers reported receiving storm alerts before takeoff. The airline confirmed the weather-related damage and stated that customers were rebooked on alternate flights, with an apology issued for the delays. The plane remained in Barcelona for inspection after the incident.
Delta Air Lines flight 169, an Airbus A330 from Barcelona to New York's JFK Airport, turned back shortly after takeoff due to weather-related damage caused by a hailstorm.
Passengers were rebooked on alternate flights, and Delta apologized for the travel delays caused by the flight returning to Barcelona less than 45 minutes after takeoff.
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