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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.

The young girl took over the flight intercom to sing the song as passengers waited for the flight to take off after hours of delay.
Girl Singing "Moana" on Delayed Plane
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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.