ATLANTA — A Delta flight on its way to New York was diverted to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Thursday afternoon due to two "unruly" passengers, according to a spokesperson with Delta Air Lines.
Officials said Delta Flight 420 was on its way from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York -- when crews reported a "passenger disturbance."
According to officials, the flight crew decided to land in Atlanta to have the two passengers who got into a fight on the plane removed. One of the passengers had a lighter, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation said the plane was not set on fire.
The plane then landed safely in Atlanta around 3:20 p.m. and resumed its flight to JFK after the incident.
In total, there were two pilots, three flight attendants and 92 passengers onboard the Airbus A220.
"Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior and will work with law enforcement authorities to that end. We appreciate the civility and understanding of the remainder of our Dallas to New York customers and apologize for the delay in their travels," Delta Air Lines said in a statement.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it will be investigating the incident.
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