Natasha Lyonne Responds After Allegedly Being Escorted Off Flight

The 'Poker Face' star missed an interview with Drew Barrymore due to the incident.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:49pm

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An abstract, high-contrast close-up photograph of a cracked, reflective airplane window, capturing the fragility and emotional weight of air travel experiences.The glamour and isolation of air travel collide as a passenger's face is obscured by a damaged window, reflecting the turbulence of Natasha Lyonne's recent flight incident.Los Angeles Today

Natasha Lyonne has addressed a report that she was escorted off a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York City after allegedly failing to follow flight attendant instructions. The actress noted she missed an interview with Drew Barrymore as a result of the incident.

Why it matters

Lyonne's travel issues come after she recently opened up about relapsing in her sobriety journey, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by those in recovery. The incident also raises questions about airline policies and passenger behavior.

The details

According to reports, Lyonne was allegedly noticed dozing off behind her sunglasses and failing to fasten her seatbelt on the red-eye flight. Flight crew then reportedly escorted her off the plane. While Lyonne didn't directly address the allegations, she called out the publication that initially reported the story.

  • Lyonne attended the Los Angeles premiere of 'Euphoria' season three on April 7, hours before the alleged flight incident.
  • Lyonne posted about the incident on X (formerly Twitter) on April 9.

The players

Natasha Lyonne

An American actress known for her roles in shows like 'Russian Doll' and 'Poker Face'. She recently opened up about relapsing in her sobriety journey.

Delta

The airline that operated the flight Lyonne was allegedly escorted off of.

Drew Barrymore

An American actress and talk show host that Lyonne was scheduled to interview but missed due to the flight incident.

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What they’re saying

“My heart is with all the unpaid TSA agents at our airports. Sure was looking forward to speaking honestly with @DrewBarrymore yesterday but guess wasn't in the cards.”

— Natasha Lyonne

“Who owns page six/New York Post now again?”

— Natasha Lyonne

The takeaway

Lyonne's travel incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by those in recovery, as well as the need for greater understanding and support for passengers dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues. The story also raises questions about airline policies and the treatment of passengers by flight crews.