New Lawsuit Alleges Passenger Assaulted Minor and Mother on Delta Air Lines Flight
A new lawsuit has been filed against Delta Air Lines, alleging that a passenger sexually assaulted a minor and her mother during a flight. The lawsuit claims that the man was served multiple drinks on board, despite being visibly intoxicated. The plaintiffs are seeking $2 million in damages from the airline.
The incident occurred on a Delta Air Lines flight from JFK airport in New York to Athens, Greece, in late July 2022. According to court documents, a woman and her 16-year-old daughter were seated next to an unnamed male passenger. As the nearly 9-hour flight progressed, the man, who was already intoxicated upon boarding, was continually served drinks by the Delta flight attendants.
After consuming approximately ten drinks, the man began making inappropriate advances towards the young woman seated next to him, according to the lawsuit. The woman, identified as A.A., informed a Delta flight attendant about the intoxicated passenger’s behavior, expressing that she and her daughter felt unsafe. However, the flight attendant allegedly did nothing to intervene and simply told A.A. to “be patient” before walking away.
The situation escalated further when the man ran to the restroom and vomited. During his absence, A.A. attempted to have their seats moved but was unsuccessful. Distressed by the lack of assistance, she called over another flight attendant, pleading for help. However, the flight attendant reportedly responded nonchalantly, admitting to serving the man more wine.
As a result of the man’s behavior, the teenage girl experienced a panic attack, during which the male passenger allegedly reached under her shirt, according to the lawsuit. Upon landing, the woman and her daughter were offered 5,000 “Sky Miles” as an apology, but the airline’s employees did not notify the police about the man’s actions.
The plaintiffs’ lawyer, Evan Brustein, described the incident as a “nightmare” and criticized the airline for failing to ensure the safety of its passengers. Brustein emphasized that airlines have a responsibility not only to land planes safely but also to protect passengers from harm.
In response to the lawsuit, Delta Air Lines issued a statement expressing zero tolerance for customers who engage in
How will Delta Air Lines improve their policies and procedures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future
Delta Air Lines is facing a new lawsuit in which it is alleged that a passenger sexually assaulted a minor and her mother during a flight. The lawsuit claims that the man was served multiple drinks on board, despite being visibly intoxicated. The plaintiffs are seeking $2 million in damages from the airline.
The incident took place on a Delta Air Lines flight from JFK airport in New York to Athens, Greece, in late July 2022. Court documents state that a woman and her 16-year-old daughter were seated next to an intoxicated male passenger. As the nearly 9-hour flight progressed, the man continued to be served drinks by Delta flight attendants.
After consuming about ten drinks, the man began making inappropriate advances towards the young woman seated next to him, according to the lawsuit. The woman, identified as A.A., reported the intoxicated passenger’s behavior to a Delta flight attendant, expressing her concerns for herself and her daughter’s safety. However, the flight attendant allegedly failed to take action and simply told A.A. to “be patient” before walking away.
The situation worsened when the man ran to the restroom and vomited. During his absence, A.A. tried to have their seats moved but was unsuccessful. Upset and desperate for help, she called over another flight attendant, who reportedly responded nonchalantly and admitted to serving the man more wine.
As a result of the man’s behavior, the teenage girl experienced a panic attack, during which the male passenger allegedly touched her inappropriately, according to the lawsuit. Upon landing, the woman and her daughter were offered 5,000 “Sky Miles” as an apology, but the airline’s employees did not notify the authorities about the man’s actions.
The plaintiffs’ lawyer, Evan Brustein, described the incident as a “nightmare” and criticized Delta Air Lines for failing to ensure the safety of its passengers. He emphasized that airlines have a responsibility not only to land planes safely but also to protect passengers from harm.
Delta Air Lines responded to the lawsuit by issuing a statement expressing zero tolerance for customers who engage in inappropriate behavior. The airline assured that it takes these allegations seriously and will cooperate fully with the investigation.
