News Summary
Savannah Gowarty, an actress from Netflix’s ‘Owning Manhattan’, suffered a chipped tooth during a Delta Air Lines flight due to a malfunctioning seat divider. Delta has temporarily disabled similar dividers and apologized for the incident, covering her dental treatment costs. Gowarty shared the experience on social media, garnering over 2 million views, and sparking discussions on airline safety. This incident highlights concerns about premium cabin features and passenger safety in aviation, especially with Gowarty’s previous viral experiences related to airlines.
New York – Savannah Gowarty, an actress known for her role in Netflix’s reality series “Owning Manhattan,” suffered a chipped tooth during a Delta Air Lines flight from Lisbon to New York. The incident occurred on a nine-hour Delta One Suite flight and was caused by a malfunctioning electric mechanism in the suite’s center divider. This unexpected movement happened while Gowarty was leaning toward her seatmate, resulting in the injury.
As a response to the incident, Delta Air Lines has temporarily disabled similar dividers across its fleet until a thorough internal review is completed. Although the specific cause of the divider malfunction remains unclear, the airline stated that the suite doors and partitions will continue to be fully operational while safety checks are conducted as a precautionary measure. Delta has also offered an apology to Gowarty and covered her emergency dental treatment costs.
Gowarty took to social media to document the experience, sharing a TikTok video that has amassed over 2 million views. The video, which features music from a Jet2 Holidays commercial, has prompted widespread conversations about airline safety, particularly regarding premium cabin features. Unlike many viral complaint videos, Gowarty maintained a calm demeanor and did not direct criticism at Delta over the incident. She expressed her appreciation for the crew, who were attentive and supportive during and after the mishap.
This incident is not the first time Gowarty has captured attention with her airline experiences. In 2024, she shared a video showing condensation mist in a JetBlue Airways flight cabin, which she described as “raining inside.” Currently, JetBlue Airways is facing a federal lawsuit related to another passenger, Karla Quinonez, who claimed to have sustained a fractured tooth due to an excessively frozen ice cream sandwich served during a transatlantic flight. The lawsuit alleges negligence regarding the serving of dangerously cold food and seeks to hold airlines accountable for passenger safety in such cases.
Gowarty gained fame as a new luxury realtor for SERHANT in the first season of “Owning Manhattan.” However, she will not be returning for the second season, as she has since transitioned to work for Compass. Her growing online presence has made her experiences, including this incident with Delta, increasingly relevant in discussions about airline operations and safety standards.
This latest event highlights not only the potential risks associated with flying but also the importance of ensuring all airline features operate safely. As comments and debates continue in light of Gowarty’s video, the focus remains on the significance of passenger safety and comfort in the aviation industry.
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