Representative attributes Delta flight disturbance to medical emergency
Passenger's representative cites medical emergency as cause of Delta flight disturbance.
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Selma Blair Delta Flight Incident
Actress Selma Blair was arrested on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on October 12, 2026, after allegedly becoming violent with flight attendants and attempting to open the aircraft door mid-flight. Two flight attendants were injured, with one hospitalized. Blair was taken into custody upon landing at JFK Airport. Her representative attributed the incident to a medical emergency.
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2026-10-13 to 2026-10-29 · UTC publication dates
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Blair's representative attributes incident to medical emergency
A spokesperson for Selma Blair stated that she experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct on the flight. The spokesperson noted that Blair received immediate medical attention upon landing and is in stable condition.
Delta and FBI respond to in-flight incident
Delta Air Lines stated it has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior and emphasized that the safety of customers and crew is paramount. The FBI confirmed it is investigating the incident, noting that it is responsible for investigating all assaults aboard aircraft and stating that it does not comment on ongoing investigations as per DOJ policy.
Actress Selma Blair arrested on Delta flight after violent incident
Actress Selma Blair was arrested on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on Sunday, October 12, 2026, after a violent episode involving flight crew. Blair allegedly punched and bit flight attendants and attempted to open the plane door while the aircraft was in mid-air. Two flight attendants were injured, with one hospitalized. Police were waiting on the tarmac when the plane landed at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York at 11 p.m., and Blair was taken into custody upon landing.
Selma Blair has history of previous in-flight incident
Selma Blair was removed from a flight in 2016 after reportedly causing a disturbance on a flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Los Angeles. At that time, she attributed the incident to an accidental complication from mixing her medication with alcohol that caused her to black out. Blair was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disease, in 2018.
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Passenger arrested following in-flight disturbance on Delta aircraft
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