August 27, 2025
Delta Passenger Plans $20 Million Lawsuit After Flight Attendant Slap Incident
On August 26, 2025, news broke about a Delta Air Lines passenger who claims a flight attendant slapped him during a flight. The passenger, Mohammad Shibli, says the event left him feeling humiliated in front of his family. He now plans to sue the airline for $20 million. This amount equals one day of Delta’s profits. Shibli also wants the company to train all staff on Palestine sensitivity. Shibli was flying with his wife and two young children. The family was on Delta flight DL 561, traveling from Atlanta, Georgia, to Fresno, California, on July 29, 2025. The plane was