In a shocking turn of events, 100 Delta planes were pulled for damage inspection after a hailstorm pummeled the nation’s busiest airport. Passengers were left stranded as the airline scrambled to assess the extent of the damage.
One passenger, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “I couldn’t believe it when they announced that all the planes were being grounded. I mean, I knew Delta was notorious for delays, but this is ridiculous!”
Delta spokesperson, Bob McFakeName, reassured passengers that safety was their top priority. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but we want to ensure that all of our planes are in top-notch condition before taking to the skies again. Safety first, folks!”
As news of the incident spread, Twitter was abuzz with hilarious reactions. One user tweeted, “Looks like Delta’s fleet got a little too ‘hail happy’! #GroundedForDays”
Meanwhile, over at rival airline United, CEO David LeRealName couldn’t resist taking a jab at Delta. “I guess they weren’t prepared for a little hailstorm. At United, we make sure our planes are hail-proof. Just another reason why we’re the superior airline!”
As the inspection process dragged on, passengers grew increasingly frustrated. “I’ve been stuck in this airport for hours,” complained one traveler. “I just want to get to my destination already. Is that too much to ask?”
In a last-ditch effort to appease angry passengers, Delta announced they would be offering complimentary drinks and snacks to those affected by the delays. “We know this situation is less than ideal,” said McFakeName, “but hopefully a free bag of peanuts will help ease the pain.”
With no end in sight to the grounding of their planes, Delta faces an uphill battle to regain the trust of their customers. But one thing is for certain – this hailstorm debacle will go down in airline history as one of the most absurd and comical incidents to date.
