Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Pigeons Cause Flight Delay on Delta from Minneapolis to Madison
Two pigeons caused a delay on a Delta flight!
The birds got on the plane, making passengers and crew a little flustered.
The first pigeon flew around, and the plane had to go back to the gate.
After the first pigeon was removed, a second one showed up, and the flight was delayed again.
Passengers made jokes and shared videos.
The flight arrived late, but everyone was safe.
Two pigeons boarded a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Madison.
The first pigeon caused the plane to return to the gate.
Staff removed the first pigeon, but a second appeared later.
The flight was delayed due to the unexpected bird passengers.
The flight arrived in Madison 56 minutes behind schedule.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of Delta Flight 2348, plus two pigeons
- What
- Two pigeons entered a Delta Air Lines flight, causing delays.
- When
- Saturday; the exact date is not specified.
- Where
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Why
- The reason for the pigeons entering the plane is not stated.
- Airline
- Delta Air Lines
- Route
- Minneapolis to Madison, Wisconsin
- Flight Number
- Flight 2348
- Passengers
- 119
- Crew Members
- 5
- Delay Time
- 56 minutes
- Departure Airport
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
Sources
Pigeon flies into US flight cabin, passenger tries to catch it mid-air
'Pigeon impossible': Birds take off without boarding passes, delay Delta flight twice; watch
Viral: Pigeons go rogue on flight as passengers try to catch them; watch video
