'Get off the plane,' Delta passengers chant at flyer who refuses to hang up phone
A Delta Airlines passenger in Miami was removed from a flight to Atlanta after refusing to end a phone call during taxiing, prompting crew intervention and causing a delay. Other passengers became visibly frustrated, with some chanting for the individual to leave the plane. The aircraft returned to the gate, the passenger was removed, and the flight eventually departed about an hour late.
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Airlines 'Get off the plane,' Delta passengers chant at flyer who refuses to hang up phone Plane returns to gate after passenger ignores crew and enrages other travelers By Kelly McGreal Fox News Published April 29, 2026 6:30pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video American Airlines passenger arrested, removed from plane following in-flight disturbance The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that a passenger onboard American Airlines flight 1219 was arrested after he attempted to open the emergency exit door mid-flight.
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