About 200 passengers were evacuated from a Delta Air Lines flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after an aborted takeoff.
The harrowing event happened Friday, Jan. 10 amid a winter snow storm that has pummeled the Southeast.
Videos on social media showed a Delta airplane with people being led out one by one in the snow.
Delta Flight Evacuates on Atlanta Tarmac
Emergency slides were used, and four reported minor injuries, one hospitalized, according to news reports. Flight was headed to Minneapolis.
Yes, the winter storm in Atlanta has led to significant flight delays and cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
As of January 10, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a ground stop for Delta departures to Atlanta, initially set until 2 p.m. and later updated to a ground delay extending into the evening. Departures to the airport are experiencing average delays of approximately 236 minutes (nearly 4 hours).
FlightAware reports indicate that, as of 2 p.m., there have been 451 flight cancellations and 235 delays for departures from Atlanta, with 455 cancellations and 222 delays for inbound flights.
Additionally, all five runways at Hartsfield-Jackson were temporarily closed to clear snow and ice, further impacting flight schedules. Delta Air Lines proactively canceled approximately 500 flights across its network for January 10, with potential for additional adjustments throughout the weekend.
Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates and consider rebooking options. Delta has announced fare waivers for affected passengers.