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Delta blasts Selma Blair for ‘unruly behavior’ after mid-flight biting incident

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Grant, N., & Roca, T. (2026, October 12). Delta blasts Selma Blair for ‘unruly behavior’ after mid-flight biting incident. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/12/celebrity-news/delta-blasts-selma-blair-for-unruly-behavior-after-mid-flight-biting-incident/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-12 · by Nate Grant, Teresa Roca

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Delta Airlines responded to an incident on October 11 where actress Selma Blair allegedly bit someone during a flight from Los Angeles to New York City, stating that the airline has zero tolerance for such behavior due to safety concerns. The flight landed ahead of schedule at JFK Airport with law enforcement present upon arrival. Delta deferred further comments about the matter to local authorities, while Blair’s representative claimed she experienced a medical emergency leading to the alleged conduct and is now in stable condition following immediate medical attention.
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Story summary

On October 11, Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants and kicking a Port Authority officer on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York City. The incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, where Blair also reportedly tried to open the plane's door mid-flight before being taken into custody by local police. One of the flight attendants was hospitalized for evaluation along with Blair herself. The FBI is investigating the case under federal jurisdiction for assaults within special maritime and territorial areas. Blair pleaded not guilty on October 12, facing two counts of assault; she was released on bond and due back in court in January. Her representatives claim it was a medical emergency and that Blair did not intend to harm anyone.

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Nate Grant
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Delta Los Angeles New York City Page Six

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Delta ORG · 3× Page Six ORG · 2× Los Angeles GPE · 1× New York City GPE · 1× Selma PERSON · 1× Selma Blair PERSON · 1×

Narrative

“Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first,” a spokesperson for the airline told Page Six in a statement.
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“Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first,” a spokesperson for the airline told Page Six in a statement. asserted
spokesperson → have → statement
The incident took place on Delta flight 938 from LAX in Los Angeles to JFK in New York City on Oct. 11. asserted
incident → take → Oct.
“No operational impact to the flight as the flight landed ahead of schedule at JFK,” the spokesperson added. asserted
spokesperson → land → JFK
“Law enforcement responded upon the flight’s arrival at JFK.” asserted
enforcement → respond → JFK
Delta has deferred “further comment to local law enforcement.” asserted
Delta → defer → enforcement
A rep for Selma Blair tells Page Six, “Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. asserted
that → tell → conduct
Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.” asserted
she → receive → condition
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
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Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
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