Delta flight forced to turn around because of unruly passenger, airline says
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Delta flight forced to turn around because of unruly passenger, airline says
"Delta Air Lines released a statement saying the plane, with 85 passengers, returned to William P. Hobby Airport after a passenger was showing unlawful behavior before approaching the flight crew and other passengers. Officials said the person "did not make contact with or attempt to access the flight deck." "The safety of our customers and crew is paramount, and Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior. We apologize to our customers for this experience and delay in their travels," the statement said."
"Delta Air Lines Flight 2557 returned safely to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston around 5:40 a.m. local time on Wednesday, February 18, after the crew reported a passenger disturbance. The flight was headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The FAA will investigate. Please contact the airline and local authorities for more information. Officials said the flight has since landed in Atlanta."
Delta Air Lines Flight 2557, carrying 85 passengers, returned to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston after a passenger displayed unlawful behavior and approached flight crew and other passengers. Officials stated the person did not make contact with or attempt to access the flight deck. Delta emphasized customer and crew safety is paramount and that the airline has zero tolerance for unruly behavior, apologizing for the experience and travel delay. Multiple police cars surrounded the aircraft at Gate 32. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the flight returned around 5:40 a.m. local time after the crew reported a passenger disturbance and said the FAA will investigate; the flight later landed in Atlanta.
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