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Delta Passenger Restrained After Allegedly Biting and Hitting Others Mid-Flight

The FAA is investigating the incident as part of ongoing efforts to address unruly passenger behavior on flights, with Delta reiterating its zero-tolerance policy.

Delta Air Lines Airbus A220-300 passenger aircraft spotted taxiing on the runway and taxiway of LaGuardia airport in NYC with a Boeing 737 of Delta in arriving in the background. The narrow body Airbus A220 formerly Bombardier CS300 BD-500-1A11 of Delta Airlines has the registration tail number N301DU and is powered by 2x PW jet engines. Delta Air Lines is a major airline carrier in the United States of America with headquarters and hub in Atlanta, Georgia, member of SkyTeam aviation alliance group. Delta is the second largest airline in the world with a fleet of 993 planes and ranked as the best in the US. LaGuardia Airport LGA, Queens, New York City, USA on November 12, 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on Delta Flight 501 from Atlanta to Los Angeles on March 17, 2025, where an adult male passenger allegedly bit one person and struck others.
  • The flight crew restrained the unruly passenger, who was transported to a hospital for psychological evaluation upon landing at LAX.
  • The injured passenger received medical attention on-site from paramedics, and no further injuries were reported.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation and may impose civil penalties of up to $37,000 per violation for such behavior.
  • Delta Air Lines has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for disruptive conduct and is cooperating with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.