Delta Flight Diverts to Fort Myers, Leaves Passengers Behind After TSA Closure

On Saturday evening, a Delta Air Lines flight bound for Tampa was diverted to Fort Myers after a scheduled stop in Los Angeles. The diversion was followed by an unusual event: the TSA checkpoint at Fort Myers had closed for the night, preventing passengers from re-entering the terminal. A traveler reported that a Delta flight attendant directed some passengers to a baggage carousel, but they later found themselves unable to pass back through security. As a result, the aircraft departed without those passengers. The incident raises questions about coordination between airlines and airport security, and highlights the need for clear procedures when security facilities close unexpectedly.