“Planes Are Falling Apart”: Delta Flight Returns After Mid-Air Roof Collapse | Watch Video Here

Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight had a frightening experience on April 14 when part of the plane's interior roof suddenly gave way mid-flight. The flight, which was travelling from Atlanta to Chicago, had to turn back after the roof inside the cabin collapsed unexpectedly.

A video taken by a passenger shows several men holding up the cabin ceiling with their arms while the plane flew at an altitude of 30,000 feet. According to content creator Lucas Michael Payne, whose business partner was on board, the roof caved in about an hour before the plane was due to land in Chicago.

Mr Payne posted the video on social media and wrote, "My business partner was on a Delta flight from ATL to Chicago Monday when the roof of the plane collapsed. They were an hour outside of Chicago, had to go back to Atlanta."

Flight attendants later used duct tape to temporarily fix the problem after passengers held the panel up for some time. Mr Payne criticised the quick repair and said passengers had to wait for hours before boarding a new flight to Chicago. Delta reportedly gave each passenger 10,000 air miles, which is roughly equal to $100.

In response to the incident, a Delta Air Lines spokesperson said, "Delta thanks our customers for their patience and cooperation. We apologise for the delay in their travels."

The video sparked many reactions on social media. Some users were concerned about safety, with one asking, "So no one saw this on inspection of the plane?" However, others said the issue was not serious, suggesting it was just a loose interior panel that could be easily pushed back into place.

This incident adds to a series of recent concerns about Delta's aircraft. In February, another Delta flight made headlines after it crash-landed and flipped upside down at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Luckily, all 80 passengers survived.

The latest event has raised questions about aircraft maintenance and passenger safety. While no injuries were reported, the incident has left many people wondering whether enough is being done to ensure the condition of commercial planes.