Overview

• Delta flight 1902 returned to O’Hare at 12:09 p.m. for passenger removal, resumed service at 2:35 p.m. and arrived in Minneapolis–Saint Paul at 4:17 p.m.
• No injuries were reported during the incident, and all crew and passengers remained safe throughout the diversion.
• Delta apologized for the delay, emphasizing that safety and security take precedence over maintaining scheduled departures.
• Authorities have not released the traveler’s identity or indicated whether any charges were filed following the flight’s return.
• In response to a rise in in-flight disruptions, airlines have tightened conduct rules to prioritize safety over maintaining schedules.