Flight delays are typically a source of frustration for passengers, especially on red-eye flights when travelers just want to get to their destination as quickly as possible. However, for one Delta Air Lines passenger on a flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), a three-hour delay turned into an unexpected moment of gratitude. Documenting the entire incident on TikTok, the passenger explained why they were thankful for the disruption—and their reason highlights a broader conversation about aviation safety.