Plane diverted in Utah for woman’s ‘pregnancy complications’

SALT LAKE CITY — A woman whose Delta Air Lines flight was diverted to Salt Lake City Wednesday morning has given birth at a local hospital.

According to Salt Lake City International Airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann, Delta flight 2566 from San Francisco to Minneapolis had to make an emergency stop in Salt Lake City because a passenger was having “pregnancy complications.”

The woman was taken to University Hospital, where she gave birth via an emergency cesarean section, a hospital spokeswoman said.

A statement on the Delta Air Lines website addresses pregnancy and air travel:

“Delta does not impose restrictions on flying for pregnant women, so a medical certificate is not required to travel. Keep in mind, however, that ticket change fees and penalties cannot be waived for pregnancy. If you’re traveling after your eight month, it’s a good idea to check with your doctor to be sure travel is not restricted.”