Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit forced to return after MAGGOTS fell from cabin onto economy passengers, caused by passenger who boarded with rotting fish

A Delta flight had to turn back an hour after takeoff after maggots from the cabin fell onto terrified economy passengers.

Delta flight DL133 from Amsterdam to Detroit had to return to Schiphol yesterday after a suitcase containing rotten fish broke open in the luggage compartment and maggots began falling on the unsuspecting passengers.

After the plane landed, the passengers were taken off, the cabin was thoroughly cleaned and the suitcase was placed in a bag to be burned.

A passenger named Kelce told DailyMail.com that Delta staff identified the owner of the rotting suitcase and detained him on the plane after the rest of the travelers had left the plane.

It is unclear whether the owner has been fined and whether action has been taken against him.

A Reddit user who reportedly sat one row in front of where the incident occurred later said the fish had been wrapped in newspaper

Flight DL133 had to return an hour after takeoff

In compensation, travelers received 8,000 air miles, hotel room compensation and a $30 meal ticket if they were delayed overnight, Kelce further said.

A Reddit user who reportedly sat a row away from where the incident occurred later said that the fish was wrapped in newspaper.

“My family and I sat in line right in front of the maggots. The lady right behind us told the flight attendants that the maggots fell on her head. Uhm. I turned around and they were rocking around on the chair.

'But they moved us further forward. One of our carry-on bags was right next to the disgusting one, so when I went to get it at the end of the flight after thoroughly checking it, the passenger in question was still there and not leaving the plane.

'Some consequences, but it is unclear what. Apparently it was also wrapped in newspaper. Absolutely disgusting.'

According to Delta Air policyTaking food as hand luggage is not considered dangerous and is permitted on board if properly packed.

But this isn't the first horrific incident to happen on a Delta flight this year.

After the plane landed, the passengers were disembarked, the cabin was thoroughly cleaned and the suitcase was placed in a bag to be burned

According to Delta Air policy, carrying food as carry-on baggage is not considered hazardous and may be brought on board if properly packaged

Last month, airline passengers were shocked after a fellow traveler pooped in their pants during their flight – leaving the feces 'like peanut butter' all over the seat.

One of the disgusted travelers took to Reddit to share his dismay over the situation, which quickly went viral.

The Reddit user explained that on Christmas Eve, they were on an early Delta flight from Birmingham, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, with their eight-year-old daughter and started smelling something “horrible” about twenty minutes after takeoff. '

They initially feared their daughter might have had an accident, but the youngster insisted this was not the case.

One of the disgusted travelers took to Reddit to share his dismay at the situation – and it quickly went viral

Delta has not yet commented on the rotting fish incident

The traveler said the horrible smell lingered for the rest of the flight – and it was only after they landed and disembarked that they discovered the cause.

On their way out, the Reddit user said they noticed one of the seats, about eight rows away, was “covered” in “s**t.”

They said the fecal matter had engulfed the entire area, including the bottom and back of the seat.

Someone else who was on the same flight also shared their experience – and they revealed that they were in the same row as the person who had the accident.

Delta has not yet commented on the rotting fish incident.