💨 Abstract

Two pigeons delayed a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Madison. On May 25, 2025, the birds flew into the cabin, causing the plane to return to the gate twice. A passenger and ground crew worked to capture them. The incident added 56 minutes to the flight time. In another incident, a dog on a Detroit-to-Los Angeles flight got sick, leading to a 2 1/2 hour delay after the flight diverted to Minneapolis.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff