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Natasha Lyonne says she was escorted off a Delta red-eye after the Euphoria premiere and detained by ICE, delaying the flight by more than an hour; she later disputed initial reports on X, saying she took Lunesta to rest and that ICE had other plans, while Delta declined to comment, and she still attended the New York premiere of a Lorne Michaels documentary after previously planning a Drew Barrymore Show appearance.
Natasha Lyonne addressed a Page Six report claiming she was escorted off a Delta red-eye after the Euphoria premiere. Eyewitnesses described her in a sheer outfit and not complying with flight attendants’ requests, prompting the plane to return to the gate and delay departure by about an hour. Lyonne shared a post suggesting her support for TSA workers and questioned the reporting, with THR’s request for comment noted.
Natasha Lyonne was escorted off a Delta first-class flight to New York hours after attending HBO’s Euphoria Season 3 premiere, with witnesses saying she appeared disoriented and ignored crew instructions before the plane returned to the gate and eventually departed again.
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew suffered an engine failure and flames after takeoff from Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport, forcing an emergency return and landing at GRU. The aircraft was met by aircraft rescue and firefighting teams and passengers were bused to the terminal; no injuries were reported.
Former Aston Martin/Alpine F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer was aboard Delta Flight 1067, a Boeing 737-900, from Savannah to Atlanta when the left engine failed after takeoff and the plane returned to Savannah. The aircraft landed safely with fire crews on scene and passengers deplaned without injuries; Szafnauer later posted that fuel was burning from the failed engine.
Delta is reshaping operations due to Winter Storm Fern, with additional cancellations in Atlanta and the Northeast as ice and snow move in. A travel waiver is valid through Jan. 26, allowing fee-free changes; Delta automatically rebooks or offers refunds for significant delays or cancellations, and customers can manage status, standby options, and changes via the Delta app or delta.com while staff and aircraft are repositioned to speed recovery.
A car crashed into Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal Delta check-in area, shattering glass doors and injuring six people. The driver is in custody and the Wayne County Airport Authority police are investigating the incident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. Video circulating online shows the crash region and authorities detaining a man.
Delta Air Lines will cease service to Greater Binghamton Airport on Feb. 14, 2026, due to airline retention issues despite recent renovations, with passengers offered refunds or route switches; the airport is exploring new airline options to restore service.
A Roanoke family has sued Delta and KLM airlines after claiming they were bitten by bedbugs during a flight, resulting in injuries and emotional distress, and seeking at least $200,000 in damages.
Delta Airlines reported that the recent U.S. government shutdown cost it about $200 million in pretax profit, mainly due to softened bookings, but the airline remains optimistic about strong travel demand into 2026. Despite the shutdown's impact, Delta and other airlines continue to advocate for better pay and conditions for air traffic controllers and other essential workers to prevent future disruptions.
A Delta flight attendant accidentally deployed an emergency evacuation slide on a Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City flight, causing over $70,000 in damages, delaying the flight for four hours, and stranding passengers overnight. The incident occurred when the attendant unintentionally raised the door handle while arming the door, triggering the slide to deploy prematurely. The airline is investigating and may require retraining for the crew member involved.
A Delta flight in 2023 took off into a severe hailstorm in Italy without reviewing all available weather data, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. Investigators found that the crew's delayed decision to change course and lack of access to satellite radar images contributed to the incident. Delta has since emphasized the importance of storm avoidance and upgraded some aircraft weather radars.
Two Delta Air Lines jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, causing minor injuries to a flight attendant and damage to the aircraft, with no passengers harmed; the FAA is investigating the incident.
Two Delta regional jets collided at low speed while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in minor injuries to a flight attendant and no passenger injuries. The airline is cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident, which caused no disruption to airport operations.
Two Delta regional jets collided at low speed while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport, causing significant damage including a wing detachment and injuries, prompting an FAA investigation.