Delta Airlines Apology for Tweet About Palestinian Flag Pins

Delta Airlines apologized for a tweet sympathizing with a post that wrongly identified Palestinian flag pins as 'Hamas badges.' The airline removed the post, counseled the responsible team member, and changed its pin policy. CAIR called the tweet racist and demanded an apology and better education for staff.

Airline Incidents

Two separate incidents involving United Airlines and Delta Airlines flights resulted in passengers being hospitalized due to turbulence and a locked restroom, respectively.

Delta Airlines wing clipping incident at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Two Delta airplanes clipped wings on the runway at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, causing delays but no injuries to passengers or employees. The incident is under investigation by the FAA and Delta.

Attempted Stowaway on Delta Airlines Flight

Texas man arrested for attempting to sneak onto a flight by taking a photo of another passenger's boarding pass and posing as a stowaway on a Delta Airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Austin, Texas. He was caught when the flight was fully booked and he had nowhere to sit.