Man allegedly attacks passenger on Delta flight from Atlanta to LA: 'Zero tolerance for unruly behavior'

The agency said the Airbus A350 was traveling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when the incident occurred on board.

The FAA says it will run an investigation into the alleged assault.

A spokesperson for the airline shared a statement with Fox News Digital and confirmed that they were working with law enforcement authorities and have "zero tolerance" for this type of behavior. 

"Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior and worked with law enforcement authorities on the investigation," a Delta Air Lines spokesperson shared in a statement.

Neither the airline nor the FAA shared what happened or if the passenger would face any criminal or civil penalties.

The Los Angeles Fire Department shared with KABC-TV that crew on board the flight stated that an adult male allegedly had to be restrained after biting one passenger and hitting others.

Officials added that an ambulance took the unruly passenger to the hospital for a psychological evaluation and later returned to examine a passenger he had injured, the outlet reported. 

So far, more than 300 of these types of incidents have been logged in 2025, according to the FAA's website. 

"The FAA pursues legal enforcement action against any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates, or interferes with airline crewmembers, and can propose civil penalties up to $37,000 per violation," the agency said.