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New York-bound flight lands after 30 travel hours

New York - Passengers say some people fell ill and needed oxygen.

A New York-bound flight from the Dominican Republic that was diverted to New Hampshire and Boston has arrived after about 30 hours of traveling.
The Delta flight left Punta Cana Monday afternoon and arrived in Queens around 8pm on Tuesday.
It had been scheduled to arrive in Queens around 6:15pm on Monday. Officials say inclement weather prevented it from landing and the plane was diverted to Manchester, New Hampshire.
Customs agents drove from Portland, Maine to Manchester to process the passengers. The Manchester airport doesn't usually accept international flights. Delta says customers were provided hotel accommodations.
Officials say the Tuesday flight was then diverted to Boston due to wind and turbulence. Passengers say some people fell ill and needed oxygen.
Delta tells WHDH-TV it hasn't made any official compensation offers.

The saga continues: in Boston, ground crew told flight crew not to let us off the plane. Captain tried to override & we're stuck in gateway
- Lauren Karasek (@ElleKarasek) February 16, 2016

NEW: Passenger on twice diverted Delta flight describes nightmare experience. Tells me they hope to be leaving for a 3rd time shortly
- Ted Daniel (@tvnewzted) February 16, 2016

Breaking: Delta flight from Punta Cana to JFK wx diverts to Manchester, NH. No customs at MHT and passengers stuck. pic.twitter.com/5pBl4OW5Ao
- Ted Daniel (@tvnewzted) February 16, 2016