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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two Atlanta Delta Air Lines flights had to make emergency diversions due to mechanical issues Saturday morning.

Delta Flight 927 was bound for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when it had to divert to St. Louis. A spokesperson for Delta told Atlanta News First the plane experienced a pressurization issue in-flight. The Boeing 757-200 aircraft carrying 148 passengers was able to land safely and no injuries were reported, the airline said.

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Separately, Delta Flight 1950, which was headed for St. Thomas, had to return to ATL after crew members received indication of a potential mechanical issue, the spokesperson said. The plane was able to make a safe landing and no injuries were reported.

Delta Air Lines said they are working to pair customers with another aircraft that will carry them to their respective destinations.