Fox News Flash top headlines for Sept. 18
Fox News Flash top headlines for Sept. 18 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com
A Delta passenger is claiming an employee with the airline defaced her rainbow luggage tag with an anti-LGBTQ+ slur.
Renee Gerrish, of Atlanta, Ga., shared the alleged incident on Twitter.
BRITISH AIRWAYS PASSENGER SLAMS 'UNBELIEVABLY UNCOMFORTABLE' 9-HOUR FLIGHT, CARRIER APOLOGIZES
“Someone at Delta Air Lines baggage handling took it upon themselves to write ‘sodomite’ on my [rainbow] luggage tag. Bigotry, hate speech and destruction of personal property while in @Delta airline’s care. I want this shared and on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community- I will not go quietly,” the Sept. 12 post read, along with a photo of the luggage tag with the word written in black marker.
Gerrish, who identifies as straight, said she discovered the defaced tag when she landed at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport from Boston.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Though initially frustrated by not getting an immediate response, Gerrish updated her Twitter today to explain Delta had finally responded to her – and that the customer service representative was “incredibly vocal about the disgust and disappointment in the situation as well as her office mates who were appalled.” (iStock)
In an interview with LGBTQ Nation, Gerrish said she reached out to Delta over the incident.
“As a hetero woman, I can only know my hurt, anger, and disappointment… PALE in comparison to what the LGBTQ+ community experiences on a daily basis,” Gerrish wrote in an email sent to the airline’s customer support, she told the publication.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER
Though initially frustrated by not getting an immediate response, Gerrish updated her Twitter on Wednesday to explain Delta had finally responded to her — and that the customer service representative was “incredibly vocal about the disgust and disappointment in the situation as well as her office mates who were appalled.”
Gerrish said Delta apologized and said they are fully investigating the situation.
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS
Delta did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News.
In her tweet, Gerrish wrote that she is following up with TSA about the matter and may file a police report.
Fox News Lifestyle
A look at the top-trending stories in food, relationships, great outdoors and more.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.