Jet returns to JFK after smoky odor reported

An Israel-bound Delta flight that took off from John F. Kennedy International Airport Saturday night returned to the airport because of a smoky odor near one of the galleys, the airline said.

Delta spokesman Paul Skrbec said that 20 minutes after Flight 268 took off for Tel Aviv the odor became noticeable and the captain decided to return the Boeing 747-400 to JFK in an "abundance of caution. There was no actual fire onboard the aircraft."

After jettisoning fuel, the plane carrying 390 passenger and 18 crew made a "normal landing," although emergency equipment had been mobilized and was standing by, he said.

The passengers were provided overnight accommodations, Skrbec said, and the flight was rescheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday.