Delta Air Lines faces scrutiny over cabin heat issues following emergency hospitalization

The Brief

  • Arsenio Young experienced extreme heat exhaustion on a delayed Delta flight without air conditioning, leading to his hospitalization.
  • Delta acknowledged the incident and stated they would address treatment costs, noting that uncomfortable cabin temperatures can occur in certain circumstances.
  • This incident is part of a broader issue, as Delta has faced scrutiny before for overheated cabin conditions, including a 2023 flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta.

SAVANNAH, Ga. A Cobb County man was hospitalized last month after he passed out aboard a Delta Air Lines flight with no air conditioning, prompting emergency crews to board the plane before takeoff.

Arsenio Young was on a delayed flight from Savannah to Atlanta on May 20 when he began experiencing symptoms of extreme heat exhaustion while the aircraft sat on the tarmac.

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