DENVER — A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Denver to Tampa, Florida had to make an emergency landing in Colorado Springs Monday.
The flight didn't make it very far, leaving Denver at 7:13 p.m. Monday and landing in Colorado Springs at 8:22 p.m., according to FlightAware.
This all started after flight attendants reportedly smelled smoke in the cabin, following procedure, according to a spokesperson for Southwest.
The crew was able to safely get all the passengers off the plane onto the tarmac and on to a different flight to Tampa, a representative from Southwest told Denver7.
A flight left Colorado Springs at 10:58 p.m. Monday, landing in Tampa at 3:43 a .m. Tuesday, according to FlightAware.
Southwest did apologize for the inconvenience. The airline said safety is important for its customers and employees.
At last check, maintenance was evaluating the plane.
