SWISS Boeing 777-300ER Diverts After 'Pungent Odor' Spreads Through Cabin
A SWISS Boeing 777-300ER was forced to divert its route from Chicago to Zurich on August 25, 2026, after a 'pungent odor' spread through the economy-class cabin.
The airline said that approximately five passengers and one crew member experienced symptoms such as eye irritation, nausea, and headaches but none required additional medical treatment.
Flight LX9 was about midway across the Atlantic when the pilots declared an emergency due to the strong smell. The aircraft landed safely at Lajes Airport on Terceira Island in the Azores.