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Newsweek
28-07-2025
- Newsweek
Delta Pilot Arrested as Homeland Security Agents Raid Cockpit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Law enforcement officers, some from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), arrested a Delta Air Lines pilot moments after the plane landed in San Francisco, reported a local outlet. A pilot who had been part of the flight crew flying Delta 2809 from Minneapolis to San Francisco on Saturday night was arrested after the flight landed, and at least 10 officers from several agencies came aboard the airplane, the San Francisco Chronicle reported, citing airline confirmation. It is unclear why the arrest took place. Newsweek has contacted DHS and the Department of Justice via email for comment outside of regular office hours. When reached for comment, Delta told Newsweek: "We refer you to the U.S. Attorney's Office." Main: A Delta Airlines plane is serviced at Sarasota-Bradenton International airport in Sarasota, Fla., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This is not the flight where a pilot was arrested. Inset: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security... Main: A Delta Airlines plane is serviced at Sarasota-Bradenton International airport in Sarasota, Fla., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This is not the flight where a pilot was arrested. Inset: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security signage and logo. More Main: Gene J. Puskar, Inset: Aaron M. Sprecher via AP/AP Photo What to Know Passengers began to disembark as normal, before officers boarded the flight, entered the cockpit, and arrested one of the pilots. The San Francisco Chronicle described the scene as "chaotic," based on eyewitness accounts. A passenger sitting in a first-class seat onboard the flight, whose name was taken out in an updated version of a San Francisco Chronicle article, said in an email to the outlet that how at least 10 officers boarded the plane, some from DHS and some who said they were air marshals. She said officers "stormed the cockpit, cuffed the copilot, arrested him, walked him down the aisle, and ushered him off the plane through the cabin doors located between first and coach." She told the outlet this was "shocking and unnerving," as the crew did not communicate to passengers about what had occurred. The outlet also stated that the other co-pilot had "no idea" what had happened. The flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco landed at approximately 9:35 p.m. after circling the airport twice due to fog, per The San Francisco Chronicle. A video posted in the aviation blog View From the Wing shows officers in plain clothes, one in jeans and a t-shirt and the other in khakis, a t-shirt and an overshirt, with badges around their necks walking along the aisle of what appears to be the first-class portion of the plane. According to The San Francisco Chronicle, after one group of officers arrested the pilot, another group came on board to take his possessions. What People Are Saying Passenger Sarah told ABC 7: "They barged through and stormed the cockpit. They removed the co-pilot, cuffed him, presumably arrested him, and brought him back down the aisle to deplane." What Happens Next Newsweek has contacted the DHS for more information.
Express Tribune
25-07-2025
- Express Tribune
MMA Fighter Tex Johnson Removed From Southwest Flight After Heated Altercation With Crew, Passengers
MMA fighter and Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Aaron 'Tex' Johnson was forcibly removed from a Southwest Airlines flight on Monday following a disruptive confrontation with flight crew and passengers at LaGuardia Airport. The incident, which unfolded before takeoff, was captured on video and widely circulated on social media platforms. According to eyewitness footage, the 39-year-old fighter became visibly agitated over an apparent dispute involving his carry-on bag. Johnson shouted at flight attendants, accusing one of 'assault' and warning her not to touch him. At one point, he confronted nearby passengers, calling them names and challenging one to hit him. The situation escalated until flight attendants, with assistance, directed Johnson to leave the aircraft. Applause reportedly broke out among passengers as he exited. Welcome to the no fly list — The Black Tucker Carlson Jr 🇺🇸 (@B1TuckerCarlson) July 23, 2025 Southwest Airlines confirmed to TMZ Sports that Johnson was removed due to 'belligerent and unruly' behavior, which the airline stated it does not tolerate. The company has since banned him from future flights, according to View From the Wing. In a separate clip taken inside the terminal, Johnson can be seen restrained on a stretcher, continuing to shout profanities. Port Authority Police later stated that he was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and was issued a summons for disorderly conduct. Man goes viral after getting put on a stretcher at the airport and yelling 'I'm getting treated like a black person right now'😭 — kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) July 23, 2025 Johnson later addressed the situation on Instagram, suggesting the confrontation began over a disagreement about luggage and passenger interference. He also posted a cryptic message, writing, 'Do what makes you happy,' while thanking his friends for their support. Johnson, known for his aggressive grappling style, is a three-time IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Champion with an MMA record of 13-10-1. Though retired from competition, he remains a prominent figure in the combat sports world. The incident has sparked criticism and concern, especially after Johnson compared his treatment to that of Black individuals, a remark many online have condemned as offensive and inappropriate.
New York Post
17-07-2025
- New York Post
Airline passenger sparks heated debate about flying with ‘fragrant food'
A flight passenger is asking fellow flyers for thoughts about a hot issue among travelers: Should people be 'bringing fragrant food on the plane' while they're sitting in economy seating? Posting in the 'r/unitedairlines' forum, the user said that he or she (the writer didn't specify) was 'curious about people's thoughts on bringing food heavy on the aromatics on the plane to eat in the back of the bus.' Advertisement The individual went on, 'I think it is somewhat inconsiderate given how mushed in we all are (everyone gets to smell Bob's lunch!).' The user added, 'I'm mostly just wondering if I'm alone in finding it rude. Probably doesn't help that [the] dude who prompted the question is shoveling it in, so slurps accompany the smells.' The post stirred the pot online. Redditors took to the comments section to share thoughts on the common issue. 'I wouldn't bring food that is very fragrant on any class of service, or on a bus or train, or even on a shared car trip,' said one user. Advertisement 'I think, just as you say, it's the right thing to be thoughtful of those around you.' 4 The post stirred the pot online. Redditors took to the comments section to share thoughts on the common issue. daryakomarova – Another person wrote, 'No, no, no, no, no and NO! [This] would be the same ignoramus [who would] microwave fish in an office.' Joked another user, 'I typically bring onboard a tuna fish hoagie with sliced onions and sauerkraut that I first warm up a bit by placing in my armpit for five minutes.' Advertisement One Redditor shared, 'I will happily sit behind anyone peeling an orange; they smell amazing.' 4 Should people be 'bringing fragrant food on the plane' while they're sitting in economy seating? Sid10 – Yet another user wrote, 'I travel for work and have to eat when/where I can. It's usually on the go, sometimes with tight connections. So, if I'm hungry on the plane, I'm going to eat. People who haven't walked in my shoes don't get to judge me.' 'People with food allergies bring their own food,' commented another Redditor. Advertisement 'People who haven't walked in my shoes don't get to judge me.' 4 'I wouldn't bring food that is very fragrant on any class of service, or on a bus or train, or even on a shared car trip,' said one user. Vladimir Razgulyaev – 4 Another person wrote, 'No, no, no, no, no and NO! [This] would be the same ignoramus [who would] microwave fish in an office.' Chalabala – 'There aren't many airlines that handle requests for safe foods well. Trying to get a nut-free meal is incredibly difficult, but it's easy to get a gluten-free meal.' Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital that passengers should be mindful of others. 'Don't bring stinky foods on the plane,' he said. Leff said that with airflow and filtration, smells, sprays or perfumes can be spread throughout the cabin. 'Some airports sell barbecue, but saucy ribs aren't a great idea… Neither is Chinese food to go,' said Leff.
NDTV
16-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Delta Airlines May Adopt AI Fare System: What It Would Mean For Travellers
Delta Airlines may soon become the first carrier to use artificial intelligence (AI) to set ticket prices. It will test the AI-driven pricing system over the next 18-24 months, the airline has said, as per The New York Post. If the AI technology yields positive results, Delta Airlines may implement it permanently, travel site View From The Wing reported. To get things started, the airline plans to use AI to set ticket prices for up to 20 percent of its domestic flights by the end of 2025. Delta Airlines President Glen Hauenstein said that the company was evaluating how ticket prices should be set up to offer more personalised and relevant options to each traveller. He added that the goal was to benefit the customer and offer the right ticket at the right price, as per View From the Wing. He said, "[It's] a full re-engineering of how we price, and how we will be pricing in the future," adding, "[It's to] get inside the mind of our consumer and present them something that is relevant to them, at the right time, at the right price." The airline earlier announced it would experiment with AI to set prices for 1 percent of its tickets based on how much the customer was willing to pay. So instead of offering a fixed price, the AI would suggest a fixed price customised as per each individual based on things like demand, timings and customer behaviour, reported the outlet. Mr Hauenstein told The Street, "What we have today with AI is a super analyst. We have an analyst that's working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and trying to simulate in real time, given the same inputs that an analyst sees today, what should the price points be?" This implies that the pricing of one flight out of every five will be determined by an AI program that calculates the maximum amount that customers are willing to pay for their ticket. "We like what we see. We like it a lot, and we're continuing to roll it out," said Delta. For the seventh consecutive year, Delta Airlines was named the top US airline. It was also recognised as the nation's most reliable airline for on-time flights, according to The Points Guy.
New York Post
09-07-2025
- New York Post
Thieves using discarded airline bag tags for fraud scheme, apparent airport worker claims
A Reddit user claiming to be an airline employee is warning travelers about the possibility of being scammed when it comes to their printed bag tags. Posted in the 'r/delta' forum on Reddit, the message is titled, 'Toss your bag tags at home.' The Reddit user claimed to be a 'baggage claims manager.' The individual wanted to 'let everyone know to please start discarding your bag tags at home.' 'So please be careful and don't take your tags off at the airport,' the person concluded. 'They can steal enough information from that to use your travel itinerary to get paid.' Many flight passengers took to the comments section to debate whether this could be possible — sharing their own thoughts. 'Clearly my strategy of forgetting to remove the tag until it's time for my next trip is paying off,' commented one user. Another agreed, saying, 'I actually leave my tag on my bag until my next trip myself.' 4 A Reddit user wants you to discard your bag tags at home. Aris Suwanmalee – 'I always tossed them at home, not because I'm conscious [of it] but I'm kinda forgetful,' one Redditor wrote. Another flyer said, 'Japan had secured bag tag disposal receptacles near the secured exit of baggage claim … This explains why.' 'Do one better. SHRED your bag tags and printed boarding passes as soon as you can after getting to your destination,' one person wrote. Yet another Redditor said, 'Because my full name is on it, I've always discarded them at home.' 4 'I always tossed them at home, not because I'm conscious [of it] but I'm kinda forgetful,' one Redditor wrote. C&A – 4 'Do one better. SHRED your bag tags and printed boarding passes as soon as you can after getting to your destination,' one person wrote. EDER – The original poster shared the belief that others could scam passengers. 'A bag tag only consists of the name, flight[s] and confirmation number outside of the tag itself,' the person wrote. 'They make an email address with that person's name in it, a random phone number and a random address and submit the claim.' Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog 'View From the Wing,' told Fox News Digital he does not see the scam being that prevalent. 'You should keep the bag tag attached until any baggage issues are fully resolved, then discard it at home,' said Leff. 'That said, this doesn't strike me as plausibly a high-volume, common scam.' 4 The original poster shared the belief that others could scam passengers. ID_Anuphon – Leff said tags carry limited information, such as a last name, flight number and a specific bag tag number. He pointed out the tags do not commonly have a ticket number or street address. 'Bags are scanned. Each scan from check‑in to baggage belt is logged. If a scammer files a missing bag claim where the system shows it was delivered, that's going to be a flag, especially when this happens at scale,' said Leff. 'The most common thing is filing lost bag claims for items that were actually delivered, which I've written about a couple of times,' he added.
