American Airlines and Delta Airlines have taken swift measures against pilots caught expressing support for the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk on social media. The actions followed revelations by Milo Yiannopoulos, who shared offensive posts made by airline employees on his X page, prompting demands for accountability.

American Airlines confirmed it had “initiated action” against pilots who celebrated Kirk’s death, stating such behavior is “disgusting” and incompatible with the safety responsibilities of aviation professionals. The airline grounded and removed involved pilots, emphasizing that no organization entrusted with public safety can condone glorification of political violence.

Delta Airlines responded similarly, suspending employees whose social media activity related to Kirk’s assassination violated company policies. CEO Ed Bastian reiterated the carrier’s commitment to values like integrity and servant leadership, noting the posts “stood in stark contrast” to these principles. Delta warned that violations could result in termination.

American Airlines also stated it had removed employees promoting political violence, reiterating its stance against hate-related behavior. While the exact number of affected pilots remains undisclosed, both airlines underscored their zero-tolerance approach to such actions. Critics argued the individuals involved should face immediate termination and loss of pilot licenses, citing concerns over public trust in aviation professionals.