On September 28, Delta Air Lines fell 3.01% in regular trading, trading at $82.77/share, with turnover of $30.50 million. The decline was primarily triggered by news that a Delta A330 aircraft operating flight DL251 from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal on September 27 after smoke appeared in the cabin, with 296 passengers on board. Eight passengers received medical treatment at the airport, and several others were transported to hospitals.

This marks the second safety incident for Delta in September. On September 11, a Boeing 757 was forced to return to its origin airport due to suspected pressurization issues, prompting an FAA investigation. The frequency of operational disruptions has heightened investor anxiety regarding fleet reliability. Meanwhile, BMO Capital lowered its price target on Delta to $100 from $105, though maintaining an Outperform rating, while Seaport Global Securities cut its target more sharply to $95 from $108.

The broader Airlines sector traded lower in tandem, with United Airlines down 3.68%, American Airlines down 3.21%, Joby Aviation down 2.72%, and Southwest Airlines down 1.83%. Despite the near-term headwinds, Berkshire Hathaway increased its Delta stake by 44% to 57.3 million shares in Q2, and the analyst consensus remains Buy with a mean target of $105.24.

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