A Delta Air Lines flight encountered another disruptive passenger incident this month, forcing a diversion to Kansas City. The flight, traveling from Cincinnati to Las Vegas on December 23rd, was rerouted after a passenger exhibited unruly behavior. Delta emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for such conduct and apologized to the affected travelers for the disruption. The unscheduled landing at KCI added over two hours to the flight's duration, eventually arriving in Las Vegas late Monday morning. Specific details regarding the incident remain undisclosed.
This marks the second disruptive passenger incident on a Delta flight in December. Earlier in the month, a Russian national and U.S. resident was apprehended by the FBI at JFK Airport after stowing away on a Delta flight bound for Paris without proper documentation. She reportedly attempted to breach security at multiple U.S. airports to fly without a ticket. This individual was later arrested again after allegedly attempting to cross into Canada from Buffalo by bus.
The recent incidents coincide with AAA's projection of record-breaking holiday travel, with an estimated 119.3 million Americans traveling 50 miles or more. Despite increased airfare costs, approximately 7.8 million individuals are expected to fly to their holiday destinations.
