Delta Passenger Allegedly Bites and Hits Fellow Travelers on Flight to LA

Chaos at 30,000 feet: Delta Air Lines Flight 501 from Atlanta to Los Angeles turned into a scene straight out of an action movie after an unruly passenger reportedly attacked others onboard. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the Airbus A350 landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, despite the in-flight drama.

According to the FAA, the incident involved an adult male who allegedly bit one passenger and hit others before being restrained by the crew. The Los Angeles Fire Department later disclosed to KABC-TV that the suspect was transported to a hospital for psychological evaluation, while medical personnel checked on the injured passenger.

Delta Airlines issued a firm statement, reiterating their "zero tolerance" policy for unruly behavior. "Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior and worked with law enforcement authorities on the investigation," the spokesperson emphasized.

Meanwhile, the FAA has launched an investigation into the incident, but neither the airline nor the agency has shared further details about possible criminal or civil penalties against the suspect. Given the seriousness of the situation, one can imagine hefty consequences awaiting the offender.

This isn't an isolated case in the skies. The FAA reported over 1,800 unruly passenger incidents in 2024 alone, with more than 300 logged already in 2025. Among these incidents was one on December 23 when a flight from Cincinnati to Las Vegas had to be diverted to Kansas City due to another disruptive traveler.

The FAA's stance is crystal clear: any passenger who threatens, assaults, or interferes with airline crew faces legal enforcement action, with civil penalties reaching up to $37,000 per violation. If this doesn't make folks think twice before acting up on flights, what will?

While the skies are supposed to be friendly, the growing number of such incidents paints a troubling picture. Perhaps it's time for airlines to consider stricter pre-flight psychological screenings—or at least some kind of "no biting" clause in their terms and conditions.