'Get off the plane,' Delta passengers chant at flyer who refuses to hang up phone

The incident happened Monday on a flight from Miami to Atlanta, the airline confirmed to Fox News Digital.

"The safety of our customers and crew comes before all else, and Delta has zero tolerance for disruptive behavior," Delta said in a statement to Fox News Digital. 

"We apologize to our customers for this experience and delay in their travels."

The plane returned to the gate, where the passenger was removed.

Footage of the incident shows other passengers voicing frustration as the situation unfolded, with some urging the individual to be considerate of others on board.

"Get off the plane," one passenger could be heard chanting.

Flight attendants later informed travelers everyone would need to deplane.

"So, we're all supposed to listen, and he doesn't?" another passenger said.

"Just get him off the plane. He's in the front row," yet another person added.

"FAA rules require passengers to follow airline procedures, which generally require airplane mode once a plane's doors are closed," Leff said.

He noted that while a single phone is unlikely to interfere with aircraft systems, concerns remain about multiple devices transmitting signals at once.

"That's going to end badly."