JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kansas

A JetBlue flight from New York to San Diego made an emergency landing at Salina Regional Airport in Kansas after receiving an alert about possible smoke in the cargo hold. The aircraft descended rapidly from 36,000 feet to 4,250 feet in under ten minutes, landing safely without any injuries. Passengers described the descent as an 'absolute plummet' and noted the small size of the airport, which required local school buses to transport them from the tarmac to the terminal. Inspection revealed no fire, and it was later determined that the smoke indication was a false alarm. Despite the tension and fear among the passengers, the crew managed the situation effectively, and a replacement plane was dispatched to continue the journey. The incident led to an eight-hour delay for the passengers.