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Girl’s In-Flight Moana Song Draws Mixed Reactions on Delayed Delta Flight

Delta apologized for lengthy weather delays as the impromptu intercom performance earned millions of views.

Overview

  • The Orlando-bound flight spent two hours grounded and another two hours circling due to severe weather before touching down.
  • Cabin crew handed their intercom to a young passenger who delivered the full 2.5-minute rendition of “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana.
  • TikTok clips of the performance have surpassed 30 million views, with online audiences split between praise for her bravery and complaints about the interruption.
  • A Delta spokesperson issued an apology for the travel disruption on June 1 and expressed appreciation for the girl sharing her talent.
  • Passengers described the cabin as hot and crowded, with reactions ranging from muted sing-alongs to requests to end the impromptu concert.