Passengers on Spirit flight were told to put on lifevests and prepare for a water landing

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida faced a tense situation Saturday when they were instructed to brace for a potential water landing due to a suspected mechanical issue. Flight NK270 departed from Montego Bay en route to Fort Lauderdale but was forced to return shortly after takeoff. The airline cited a possible mechanical problem as the reason for the abrupt turnaround. In a precautionary measure, passengers were …

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