Delta flight forced to turn around because of unruly passenger, airline says
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Key Points:
- A Delta Airlines flight from Houston's William P. Hobby Airport to Atlanta returned shortly after takeoff due to a passenger exhibiting unruly and unlawful behavior, including assaulting another passenger.
- The man reportedly tried to access the cockpit but did not make contact with or enter the flight deck, according to Delta and the FAA.
- The disturbance required multiple passengers to restrain the man, and police detained him upon the plane's return to Houston around 5:40 a.m. local time.
- The FAA is investigating the incident, which caused a delay of about 90 minutes before the flight re-departed and safely arrived in Atlanta.
- Delta Airlines emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for unruly behavior and apologized to customers