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Delta Passenger's Racist Tirade Halts Flight
23 Oct
Summary
- Passenger used N-word during removal from Delta flight.
- Man allegedly screamed 'death to America' before removal.
- Flight from JFK to Atlanta experienced a 45-minute delay.
A Delta flight from New York's JFK International Airport to Atlanta was disrupted recently when a passenger began an unruly tirade. The incident, which occurred on a Thursday, involved the passenger allegedly screaming "death to America" and making gestures as if shooting fellow travelers.
Video footage circulating on social media shows law enforcement officers escorting the man off the aircraft. During his removal, the passenger was heard using the N-word. The flight was carrying 160 passengers and 6 crew members.
Delta Airlines issued a statement emphasizing its zero tolerance policy for disruptive behavior and thanked law enforcement for their assistance. The airline also apologized to passengers for the experience and the resulting travel delay. The flight ultimately departed JFK approximately 45 minutes behind its scheduled time.
