Overview

• Mohammad Shibli alleges a Delta flight attendant slapped him on a July 29 flight from Atlanta to Fresno, with a nearby passenger reporting the sound was audible through noise-canceling headphones.
• At a Tuesday press conference, Shibli’s lawyer said a lawsuit will seek one day of Delta’s profits, which they estimate at roughly $20 million, plus Palestine sensitivity training for all employees.
• Delta confirmed the flight attendant has been suspended and said an internal investigation is underway.
• Shibli said law enforcement questioned the employee after landing, though he does not know whether any arrest or charges followed.
• Shibli’s legal team linked the incident to prior disputes over Palestinian flag pins and noted his wife wore a “Palestine” shirt, as outside commentary cast doubt on securing the requested award or establishing Delta’s liability.