A 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. The flight crew turned off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident. Delta is fully investigating the incident with federal law enforcement and aviation regulators.
Delta Investigates Fake Wi-Fi Network on Flight
UKPulse Consumer DeskA passenger allegedly created a fake Wi-Fi network on a Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta, prompting pilots to alert air traffic control.
- A fake Wi-Fi network was allegedly set up on a Delta flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta.
- The flight crew turned off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident.
- Delta is fully investigating the incident with federal law enforcement and aviation regulators.
What this means for you: If you're a frequent flyer, be aware that airlines are taking incidents like this seriously and may take additional security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.