Delta Flight 2348 pigeons triggered airborne pandemonium in Minneapolis when 2 rogue birds forced a full-cabin standoff on May 24, 2025. Passengers and crew scrambled as a Delta baggage handler and a quick-thinking traveler wielded a jacket to capture the invaders, prompting the pilot’s wry 'wildlife situation' announcement.

After the first pigeon was wrangled, a second emerged mid-taxi, prolonging the surreal standoff. Delta’s apology followed a 56-minute delay, as passengers speculated the birds wanted snacks. The Airbus A220 finally left for Madison, minus its feathery fugitives and beverage service.

Passenger Tom Caw filmed the jacket chase, capturing ‘wildlife situation’ chaos before both pigeons were safely evicted.