**Delta Flight Delayed After Two Pigeons Sneak Onto Minneapolis Plane**
Minneapolis, MN – In a bizarre turn of events that has left travelers both amused and bewildered, a Delta Airlines flight was delayed for over two hours after two pigeons managed to sneak onto the plane, apparently in search of a free ride to the Big Apple. Witnesses reported that the feathery duo, later dubbed “Peck” and “Fly,” were spotted strutting down the aisle, looking for the best window seat.
“I thought it was just another passenger with a really bad haircut,” said disgruntled traveler Linda Featherbottom. “But then I realized they were pigeons! I mean, who knew they had such a flair for travel?”
The flight crew attempted to coax the birds off the plane with a bag of stale pretzels, but Peck and Fly were not easily swayed. “They were like, ‘We’re not leaving until we get a complimentary beverage,’” said flight attendant Tom “The Bird Whisperer” Johnson. “I’ve seen some things in my years of flying, but this was a first.”
Delta Airlines spokesperson, Chuck Wingman, issued a statement saying, “We take all delays seriously, but we also understand that sometimes, you just have to wing it. We’re currently reviewing our security protocols to ensure that no more pigeons can board our flights without a valid ticket.”
As the delay continued, passengers began to bond over the unexpected avian entertainment. “I’ve never seen a pigeon try to order a gin and tonic before,” chuckled frequent flyer Bob “The Birdman” McCaw. “I think they were just trying to get to New York for the Broadway show ‘Pigeon on the Roof.’”
Eventually, after a lengthy negotiation involving a promise of unlimited peanuts, Peck and Fly were escorted off the plane by a team of bemused airport security officers. The flight finally took off, leaving behind a trail of laughter and a new Delta Airlines slogan: “We’ll get you there, even if it takes a couple of pigeons.”
As for Peck and Fly, they were last seen attempting to hitch a ride on a nearby bus, presumably headed for the nearest deli.
