Delta investigates fake Wi-Fi network set up on Las Vegas flight

Delta Air Lines and federal authorities are both investigating after an unidentified person created a rogue Wi-Fi network aboard a Delta flight departing Las Vegas, the incident was reported on August 11, 2026.

The flight left Las Vegas following the DEF CON security conference, according to CyberScoop. The flight crew detected interference with the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi system and responded by taking that network offline. TechCrunch reported the shutdown lasted approximately 30 minutes, and a Delta spokesperson confirmed the action was taken.

CyberScoop reported that federal authorities have opened a separate investigation into the incident. The motive behind the rogue network has not been stated by either Delta or investigators.