Delta Air Lines pilot delays flight for passenger to see dying mum

When a mechanical issue almost caused a woman to miss her connecting flight, a Delta Air Lines pilot delayed it so the passenger could make it to see her dying mum one final time.

Although delays are usually the bane of travellers, it became an invaluable “gift of time” for the woman. She shared her story on TikTok where it has been viewed over 10 million times and received over 2 million likes.

Mechanical delay almost caused her to miss her flight

When her mum went into septic shock following a surgery for pneumonia, Hannah White’s brother called and told her to visit immediately. Not only were the doctors unsure about what was wrong with her mum, but also didn’t know how much longer she had.