Key takeaways:
- A Delta Air Lines passenger was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday morning after opening an exit door and activating the emergency slide on a Boeing 737 plane.
- Delta Air Lines released a statement confirming the incident, saying that the passenger was initially detained by Delta staff before being arrested by local law enforcement.
- Delta Air Lines has not commented further on the incident, but has said that safety is their top priority and they are taking the matter seriously.
A Delta Air Lines passenger was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday morning after opening an exit door and activating the emergency slide on a Boeing 737 plane that was preparing for takeoff.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the passenger opened the door and activated the emergency slide while the plane was holding to taxi for takeoff. The plane was bound for Seattle when the incident occurred.
Delta Air Lines released a statement confirming the incident, saying that the passenger was initially detained by Delta staff before being arrested by local law enforcement. The airline also said that customers were being reaccommodated on a new aircraft and apologized for the inconvenience.
The identity of the passenger has not been released, and it is unclear why the passenger opened the door and activated the emergency slide. The FAA is currently investigating the incident.
Delta Air Lines has not commented further on the incident, but has said that safety is their top priority and they are taking the matter seriously. The airline is working with local law enforcement to determine the cause of the incident.
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