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Meat Cleaver Incident Delays Delta Flight, TSA Reviews Security

11/17/2025

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A Delta Air Lines flight from Portland International Airport to Salt Lake City was delayed after a passenger carried a meat cleaver onto the plane and through security in carry-on.
All passengers disembarked and underwent security screening again.
No arrests were made.
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) spokesperson said the agency is reviewing the incident and may implement corrective actions, including additional training for security staff.

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Story summary

A Delta Air Lines flight from Portland International Airport to Salt Lake City was delayed after a passenger carried a meat cleaver onto the plane and through security in carry-on.
All passengers disembarked and underwent security screening again.
No arrests were made.
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) spokesperson said the agency is reviewing the incident and may implement corrective actions, including additional training for security staff.