Selma Blair’s arrest on a Delta flight to New York has moved into a new phase, with the FBI issuing the actress a summons accusing her of assaults aboard the plane, an AP source said. Blair, 54, was taken into custody late Sunday as the plane sat at the gate at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said, according to the Associated Press.
The arrest followed a flight from Los Angeles to New York during which Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant, bit another and attempted to open the aircraft door while the plane was in the air, Page Six reported. Two flight attendants were injured, and Blair and one flight attendant were taken to a hospital for evaluation, according to the AP. NBC News reported that two flight attendants reported injuries, with one taken to the hospital.
What Happened Aboard The Selma Blair Delta Flight
The incident occurred Sunday on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York that landed at JFK, according to the AP. The FBI confirmed it is investigating a potential assault aboard the flight, and the FAA said separately it would investigate a “passenger disturbance” on the flight, NBC News reported.
Sydney Kleinmann, an FBI New York spokesperson, confirmed the bureau’s involvement in a statement to the AP. “Yesterday, we were informed by our partners at Port Authority Police Department of a potential assault aboard a flight that arrived into JFK,” Kleinmann said. “As per long-standing DOJ policy, we do not comment on ongoing investigations.”
The specific details of what allegedly triggered the confrontation have not been reported, and the names and conditions of the flight attendants involved have not been made public.
Responses From Delta And Blair’s Representative
Delta Air Lines issued a statement addressing the incident. “Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first,” the airline said, according to NBC News.
A representative for Blair offered an explanation tied to her health. “Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct,” the representative told NBC News. “Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.” The nature of the alleged medical emergency has not been detailed publicly, and
What The Arrest And Summons Mean
For fans following the Selma Blair arrest Delta flight story, the key distinction right now is between what has been confirmed and what remains allegation. The arrest itself, the hospital evaluations and the FBI summons are documented by the AP and NBC News. The specific claims that Blair punched and bit flight attendants and tried to open the plane door are allegations reported by Page Six and have not been confirmed through a filed charging document described in the available reporting.
No charges have been publicly confirmed,
Blair’s Health History And A Previous Flight Incident
Blair has lived with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis since 2018. She has been public about the condition in past interviews and in her own creative projects, including her Hineni documentary.
Sunday’s incident is not the first time Blair has been involved in a disturbance aboard a flight. In 2016, she had an incident involving the alleged mixing of alcohol with medication, according to the AP. She was removed from a plane on a stretcher after a verbal outburst that year, during which she accused someone of wanting to kill her, and was taken to a Los Angeles hospital, according to Page Six and NBC News.
What’s Next
The FBI has not commented beyond confirming the summons and citing its policy against discussing ongoing investigations. The FAA’s review of the passenger disturbance is also ongoing, according to NBC News. No court date has been announced. Blair has also been part of other recent creative projects, including the film Schmoolie.
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