Delta Flight Returns to LAX After Smoke Detected Midair

The Los Angeles to Sydney flight made a safe emergency landing shortly after takeoff, with passengers later rebooked on another plane.

Delta Flight DL43, carrying 162 passengers, returned to Los Angeles International Airport shortly after takeoff due to smoke detected in the galley.
The Airbus A350-900 landed safely about 30 minutes after its departure and taxied to an arrival gate without further incident.
Passengers were reaccommodated on a different flight, and no injuries were reported, though pilots requested medical attention for possible smoke exposure.
Delta emphasized the safety of passengers and apologized for the travel disruption, stating that established procedures were followed during the incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of the smoke, which comes during a period of heightened scrutiny following several recent aviation accidents.