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Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Delta Air Lines is investigating an incident in which a passenger set up a fraudulent Wi-Fi network during a flight. The airline's crew disconnected the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi service for approximately 30 minutes while addressing the situation, according to a Delta spokesperson. The Federal Aviation Administration and federal law enforcement were notified of the incident.
