Delta Flight Hit by Firework Near Chicago Midway as FAA Investigates

Inside the midair ‘bang' over Chicago, the FAA probe that followed, and what Delta says really happened on that Fourth of July flight.

Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport

A Delta Air Lines flight landing in Chicago was hit by a firework as it was coming to land at Midway International Airport on Saturday.

Fading legacy: Delta Air Lines retires last US registered ex-Northwest Boeing 757-200

The retirement leaves only a handful birds inherited from the defuct airline left in its fleet.

Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates

A fireworks mortar struck a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 carrying 52 passengers as it descended into Chicago Midway Airport on the Fourth of July.

Delta Airplane 'Made Contact with a Firework' While Landing at Chicago Airport on Fourth of July

"We just had a firework hit our plane," the pilot can be heard telling air traffic control in an audio recording from the cockpit

Jet fuel costs have plunged. Here’s why Delta says cheaper flights aren’t on the way

Air fares aren’t coming down, Delta Air Lines said Friday, even though the cost of jet fuel has fallen sharply.