Delta Flight Disrupted After Passenger Refuses to Use Headphones While Using Instagram in Full Volume
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — A Delta Airlines flight was met with chaos after a verbal altercation broke out mid-flight, reportedly triggered when a woman began playing social media videos aloud without headphones.
Identified by social media users as Porsha Williams, the passenger was recorded by police bodycam explaining her actions after the flight landed and law enforcement was called to intervene.
Mid-Flight Dispute Over Loud Phone Use
According to reports and video circulating online, the dispute began when Williams allegedly watched videos on Instagram at full volume, disturbing nearby travelers. Several passengers requested that she lower the sound or use earbuds, but she reportedly refused.
“I was just scrolling through Instagram without headphones,” Williams can be heard saying in the footage while speaking with officers at the gate.
Flight attendants tried to mediate the conflict, but tensions escalated until the pilot contacted ground security ahead of landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Police Meet Flight at the Gate
Upon arrival, Atlanta airport police boarded the aircraft to de-escalate the situation. Officers instructed passengers involved in the argument to exit for questioning.
Bodycam footage released later showed Williams defending herself while officers reminded her that such disturbances could result in removal from the flight or even a temporary no-fly order.
No arrests were made, and no injuries were reported, but police warned that any future disturbances could lead to charges under federal aviation conduct laws.
Apparent celebrity Porsha Williams explains that the altercation that broke out on a Delta flight started because she was scrolling through the gram without headphones, and that’s all I need to hear. She should go straight to jail just for that. pic.twitter.com/gZyzZcsSfS
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) November 20, 2025
Public Reaction: “Headphones Should Be Mandatory”
The video quickly went viral, sparking widespread commentary on travel etiquette. Many social media users sided with the other passengers, calling the situation avoidable.
“She should be banned from flying just for playing videos aloud,” one commenter wrote.
“There’s always one person who thinks the whole plane wants to hear their phone,” added another.
Delta’s Reminder on In-Flight Conduct
Delta Airlines has not issued an official statement about the incident, but its passenger policy clearly prohibits behavior that disrupts crew or other travelers. The airline also encourages all guests to use headphones for personal devices throughout the flight.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has repeatedly warned that in-flight disturbances—verbal or physical—can result in fines exceeding $30,000 and potential federal charges.
A Growing Trend of Mid-Flight Conflicts
Incidents like this highlight a growing issue in air travel as passengers report higher stress levels and lower tolerance for disruptions. Airline crews are increasingly trained to handle noncompliant or disruptive flyers, particularly as travel surges around holiday seasons.
For continued coverage on air travel incidents and aviation news, visit SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
