Delta expects continued disruption to Fort Lauderdale
flying for the rest of the day, following reports of a shooting in the baggage
claim area in Terminal 2 where Delta operates. Earlier today, Delta CEO Ed
Bastian extended his condolences to the people of Fort Lauderdale and Broward
County.
As of 3:45 p.m. ET Friday, Delta has diverted six
FLL-bound flights to Palm Beach International Airport, Miami International
Airport, Orlando International Airport and Jacksonville International Airport
and cancelled 14 flights. The airline operates 33 peak-day flights from Fort
Lauderdale to 9 destinations.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a
nationwide groundstop for traffic through Fort Lauderdale this time.
Delta is working closely with law enforcement in their investigation,
and out of respect to that investigation, details about the suspect will come
from law enforcement officials.
Specially trained Delta Care Team members have been
activated and are traveling to Fort Lauderdale to assist families and friends
of customers and employees who may have been impacted by the shooting at the
Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Delta has issued a waiver for customers traveling to or
from Fort Lauderdale to change their travel plans free of penalty, and the
airline is working to re-accommodate customers. Customers can check the status
of their flight at delta.com.
The airport remains closed, and Delta continues to work
with local authorities to evaluate when airline operations can resume.
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