Robot dances at the airport gate, then delays Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego
Key takeaways
- A human-like robot delayed a flight from Oakland to San Diego on Thursday and caused a stir among passengers.
- The flight arrived in San Diego International Airport about an hour late, according to data from FlightAware, but at least those who experienced the delay were treated to a show.
- A customer on the flight had purchased a seat for the robot, Southwest Airlines said in a statement.
A Southwest Airlines plane sits parked at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport on Jan. 26 in Oakland. A flight from Oakland to San Diego was delayed by a human-like robot. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) By Terry Castleman Staff Writer Follow May 1, 2026 4:49 PM PT 1 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A human-like robot delayed a flight from Oakland to San Diego on Thursday and caused a stir among passengers.
The flight arrived in San Diego International Airport about an hour late, according to data from FlightAware, but at least those who experienced the delay were treated to a show.