Delta Air Lines flight requests supervisor after passenger violates DOT rule

Delta Air Lines Flight 2498, traveling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, requested a supervisor meet the aircraft upon arrival in New Jersey.

The request followed an incident on November 4 where a passenger allegedly violated a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation. According to the crew, a lavatory alarm was triggered for 10 seconds, and the passenger in seat 36C reportedly admitted to causing the alarm by possessing a banned item. The crew notified ground stations of the violation, which can result in civil fines.