Delta pilot reinstated after suspension for breaking up a fight

A Delta Air Lines pilot has been reinstated after being suspended for breaking up a fight between two passengers. 

 

Last week, a video emerged online showing a Delta pilot breaking up a fight between two passengers at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

 

In the video, the pilot can be seen attempting to stop the fight, striking one of the women in the face. He then calmly walks away, whilst the women continue to brawl.

 

Since the video surfaced, many have voiced their disapproval of the pilot’s actions, especially as the incident did not occur on the aircraft. They say the pilot should have simply contacted airport security.

 

Delta Air Lines removed the pilot from duty, pending an investigation into the incident which occurred on 21st April. The airline have now announced that he has since been reinstated.

 

Delta released the following statement: “We became aware of this incident and a video last week and immediately removed the pilot from duty while we completed a thorough investigation. Local law enforcement was called to respond at the time of the incident. The pilot has since been returned to work as our investigation found that his actions deescalated an altercation between passengers on the jetway floor during deplaning.”