What They're Saying: Delta spokesperson Betsy Talton

“This came to our attention on the 20th anniversary of the Nigerian football team’s win at the Atlanta Games. Everyone was happy to help them with another miracle by getting them to Manaus.”

-- Delta spokesperson Betsy Talton on the airline stepping in to fly Nigeria's men's soccer team -- free of charge -- from Atlanta to Manaus after learning the team was stranded in Atlanta. Nigeria arrived six hours before the opening game and beat Japan, 5-4. (AP)
1 comment about "What They're Saying: Delta spokesperson Betsy Talton".
  1. Ginger Peeler, August 5, 2016 at 2:32 p.m.

    Good for them! Wonderful gesture in the Olympic Spirit!

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