The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.
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8:40 AM PDT · August 11, 2026
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An unidentified passenger allegedly created a fake Wi-Fi network on a Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Monday, prompting pilots to alert air traffic control, according to the airline and public broadcasts from the plane.
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Delta Air Lines is investigating an unauthorized Wi-Fi network that appeared aboard a flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta carrying…
Un passeggero ha creato una rete Wi-Fi fasulla a bordo di un volo Delta. FBI e FAA ora indagano sull'accaduto.
