On Thursday, July 17, 2025, SkyWest, operating as Delta Connection flight #DL3612 from Omaha, Nebraska, to Detroit, Michigan, was diverted to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The 23-year-old passenger, Mario Nikprelaj from Nebraska, allegedly physically assaulted a flight attendant, threatened to kill them, and tried to open an emergency exit door mid-flight. There were 67 passengers and 4 crew members aboard. After the CRJ-900 (N824SK) safely touched down at Eastern Iowa Airport, local law enforcement board

#SkyWest turns 50 today! The airline, the operator of the largest fleet of #E175s worldwide, is celebrating five decades of service to communities throughout North America. Our congratulations to all SkyWest employees on your golden anniversary! #EmbraerStories . . A #SkyWest completa 50 anos hoje! A companhia aérea com a maior frota de E175 em todo o mundo, está celebrando 5 décadas de serviço na América do Norte. Nossas felicitações para todos os funcionários da SkyWest pelo aniversário! Assis