Intoxicated Passenger Arrested for Sexual Assault on Delta Employee After Flight Removal

Oct 06, 2025 10:31 am CST

A 31-year-old passenger was arrested at Salt Lake City International Airport after allegedly sexually assaulting a Delta Air Lines employee following her removal from a Portland-bound flight. The incident, part of a growing trend in alcohol-related disruptions since the pandemic, resulted in multiple charges including sexual battery and public intoxication, with potential federal fines up to $37,000.