Delta Air Lines apologizes `` for any inconvenience '' caused by `` altercation '' between a passenger and crew member on board of flight from New York to San Francisco. Man beside them allegedly says `` shut that ( ' N word ' ) baby up , '' court papers say . ( CNN ) -- He then allegedly slaps the crying boy in the face with an open hand , papers say .
Delta Air Lines apologizes `` for any inconvenience '' caused by `` altercation '' between a passenger and crew member on board of flight from New York to San Francisco. Man beside them allegedly says `` shut that ( ' N word ' ) baby up , '' court papers say . He then allegedly slaps the crying boy in the face with an open hand , papers say .