A former Delta Air Lines flight attendant has filed a lawsuit against the airline, claiming the company retaliated against him following some concerns he had after working a flight to Israel, which got very close to a missile attack. This is an interesting case, as there’s a bit more to the story than you might assume (thanks to PYOK for flagging this)…
That brings us to an incident on May 4, 2025, where a Delta flight from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) was landing in Israel while the country was being attacked by ballistic missiles. While the country’s air defense systems were activated, one missile still made it through, and struck near the airport. The Delta flight was one of the closest to the attack, and the pilots of the flight even reportedly recorded a video with the missiles flying overhead.
Upon landing, the crew was rushed into a bomb shelter, where they stayed for around two hours. I can definitely understand how this must have been distressing for the people involved.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
