Delta Pilot Allegedly Calls Intercom Pete Buttigieg to Report Delay

A Delta pilot allegedly went on his plane’s public address system to blame Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for the delays that left the flight grounded in Atlanta on Monday.

Issues with air traffic control systems across the entire system were identified. “slowed the volume of traffic into Florida airspace,” There are delays for passengers throughout the US, including Atlanta. Newsweek reported.

According to reports, the Delta pilot vented to his passengers over the delay and targeted Buttigieg.

At least one passenger took issue with the flight crew member’s politically charged remarks.

“@Delta it is not okay for the pilot of flight 2274 ATL-RSW to blame a Florida ground stop on @PeteButtigieg,” According to the mag, Stewart Lucas made this statement in a tweet.

“Completely unacceptable political dig just made twice at gate over loud speaker.”

The tweet was apparently deleted later.

It was not clear what exactly the pilot said. Newsweek reported that the airline said it “will look into this allegation.”

This incident follows a devastating winter storm that ravaged large swathes of the country over the weekend. It delayed or grounded thousands of flights.

Congress and the federal Department of Transportation both indicated that they intend to investigate Southwest Airlines after it was among the worst-hit carriers by the winter weather.

Buttigieg has called upon the airline issue refunds for canceled tickets and reimburse its customers For expenses related to their travel delays, such as hotel stays, transit costs, and meals.

“Southwest passengers have experienced unacceptable disruptions and customer service conditions,” he said on Twitter last week. “I have made clear to their executives that our department will hold Southwest accountable for making things right with their customers and employees.”

Newsweek observed that employees of airlines have been caught for making political statements, and they’ve been in hot water before.

Southwest was subject to backlash in 2021 after a pilot recorded on video exclaiming over the intercom. “Let’s go Brandon,” A not-so-secret code for “F–k Joe Biden” among detractors.

The airline offered its condolences and said that it was sorry for the incident. “was not reflective of the Southwest hospitality for which we are known and strive to provide each day on every flight.”

A United pilot allegedly railed from the cockpit in 2017 that she didn’t vote for Hillary Clinton or former President Donald Trump because they were both lying.