Apparently the cabin crew were preparing for a crash landing. Kennedy (JFK) flight arrivals and departures and get updates on cancellations, delays, terminals and more. The pilots seemed to do a smooth job of getting us down safely. Once you book your airline ticket online, getting to the airport should be the least of your concerns owing to the convenience of being in New York City. She also applauded the cabin crew for their calm behaviour. The data on arrival times and status is frequently updated in real time. Check the status of your flight to JFK Airport using the information on our arrivals page. We were told to leave all our belongings and get off as quickly as we could", she added.Īccording to Pettigrew, the report said that she was not aware of the seriousness of the incident until they went down to the terminal and heard people talking about what had happened. Icelandair Arrivals at JFK Airport - Today. "When the plane touched down we could see fire trucks and firefighters with hoses rushing towards us. The captain walked up the length of the plane and then there was a Tannoy announcement - although no one could hear it." She said, "The plane took off and there was a loud engine noise, similar to the noise normally during take-off and landing, but it seemed to continue once we were in the air. Operations Control mobilized four appliances to the site, where firefighters remain working to support their partners", a spokesperson for the fire service told the news website.Ī BBC journalist, Laura Pettigrew, was on board when the incident happened. "We were requested at 11:23 to assist our fire service partners at Prestwick Airport. We apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and are working to get them to their final destinations via Edinburgh," CBS news reported citing a spokesperson. "Delta flight 209 from Edinburgh to New York-JFK safely diverted to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.