- A Delta Air Lines passenger threatened to cut a flight attendant's neck on board a flight to New Orleans.
- Nelson Montgomery, 39, was arrested and taken into police custody.
- Montgomery was said to have cut his neck before putting the flight attendant into a chokehold.
A Delta Air Lines passenger threatened to hurt a flight attendant on board a recent flight to New Orleans, according to a report by the local television station FOX8.
The passenger, who's been identified as Nelson Montgomery, threatened a flight attendant with a shard of broken glass and put her into a chokehold on a flight from Atlanta to New Orleans, per FOX8. Montgomery, 39, said he would "cut off her head" if any passengers attempted to get close to them.
A passenger on board the flight, who declined to be named, told FOX8 that eight passengers worked together to subdue Montgomery, who was said to be bleeding from his neck. According to the local television station WDSU6, Montgomery cut his neck before he grabbed the flight attendant. Montgomery had also cut her, leaving her with superficial injuries, per the report.
Deputies from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Montgomery once the plane landed in New Orleans, per FOX8. Deputies told FOX8 that Montgomery will be charged with aggravated battery, disturbing the peace, and simple battery once he's received medical treatment for his neck wound.
A Delta spokesperson told FOX8 in a statement: "Delta flight 2432 operating from Atlanta to New Orleans was met by law enforcement personnel upon landing following a reported customer issue onboard. Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior on our aircraft and in our airports. Nothing is more important than the safety and security of our people and our customers."
Delta and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to requests for comment sent outside normal office hours.
