ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta CEO
Ed Bastian extends condolences
following reports of a shooting at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport in the
baggage claim area in Terminal 2, where Delta operates.
"The thoughts and prayers of the entire Delta family are with
the people of Fort Lauderdale and
Broward County, and those involved
in the tragic events today," said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. "We're grateful to the first
responders on the scene who immediately went into action to
evacuate our customers and employees. I also want to thank our
employees in the operation in Fort
Lauderdale and beyond who are working to re-accommodate our
customers. The safety of our customers and employees is our deepest
core value, and we are providing our complete support to
authorities as the situation develops."
The terminal was evacuated as a result of the shooting.
Preliminary reports indicate that all Delta employees are safe and
accounted for during what remains an ongoing active shooter
incident at the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. We
are working with local law enforcement. Customers traveling to and
from FLL today should expect flight disruptions and are encouraged
to check flight status at Delta.com or via the Fly Delta Mobile
App.
Due to the status of Terminal 2, Delta will be offering a waiver
for customers to change their travel plans free of penalty, and
will be published to the delta.com homepage soon.
Stay with news.delta.com and @DeltaNewsHub for the latest
information.
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SOURCE Delta Air Lines