Delta Atlanta-Chicago Flights Suffer 3-Hour Delays, Cancellations as Firework Strikes Jet Near Midway
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Updated · CBS New York · Jul 6
Delta Atlanta-Chicago Flights Suffer 3-Hour Delays, Cancellations as Firework Strikes Jet Near Midway
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jul 6
Summary
Hours-long disruptions hit Delta travelers flying from Atlanta to Chicago on Friday, with repeated gate and schedule changes ending in some cancellations and overnight stranding.
One rebooked passenger saw a replacement 3:30 p.m. flight delayed nearly three hours, moved several times and ultimately canceled, reflecting broader operational chaos on the route.
Chicago Midway also logged a separate incident that night when a Delta flight arriving from Atlanta reported a "big bang" after investigators believe a firework struck the aircraft during landing.
No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating, but Delta had not said whether the delays were tied to the firework strike, weather or other operational issues.
The disruption unfolded during the Independence Day travel rush, one of the year's busiest periods for U.S. airlines.