Two prominent Miami influencers known for their support of the MAGA movement recently criticized Delta Airlines after an unpleasant encounter involving their pet. The incident unfolded when a Delta staff member reportedly “screamed” at passengers due to their puppy onboard.
The individuals, who host a podcast under the name Mostly Peaceful Latinas, shared their experience on the platform X. The incident occurred during a flight to Los Angeles, and the influencers were quick to express their dissatisfaction with how they were treated by the airline’s crew.
Linda Catalina and Isabella Rodriguez, who use their podcast to discuss pop culture and political topics often aligned with far-right ideologies, are at the center of this social media storm. Catalina, who manages their social media presence, voiced her grievances directly against Delta Airlines.
“Every single one of your crew members was extremely rude,” Catalina claimed in her post, highlighting the frustrations encountered during their journey.
The situation escalated when a flight attendant, whom Catalina described as a “little meatball,” allegedly shouted at a couple for having their five-pound puppy seated between them. This incident has since sparked a heated discussion online, drawing attention to customer service standards in the airline industry.
One of the flight attendants, whom Catalina called a ‘little meatball,’ allegedly ‘screamed’ at a couple for placing their five-pound puppy between them.
‘This is the last time I’ll tell you! Put the dog on top of you,’ he reportedly said.
‘We all looked up and behind us, wondering why he was so upset,’ she added.
Isabella Rodriguez (left) and Linda Catalina (right) are the conservative hosts of the Mostly Peaceful Latinas podcast
They took to X on Wednesday after airline passengers we allegedly ‘screamed’ at for keeping a puppy on their seat
The women referred to an airline attendant as a ‘little meatball,’ saying he was ‘so upset’ by the situation
Catalina said that crew members ‘didn’t want to be bothered’ when she asked for water or coffee, defiantly stating she’ll be sticking with American Airlines in the future.
According to the policy listed on Delta’s website, any pets traveling in the cabin of an airplane are required to fit in a soft-sided kennel that fits under the seat.
‘Failure to comply with all pet policies and keep your pet in the kennel at all times while in the airport and onboard the aircraft may result in losing the ability to travel with your pet on future flights,’ read the webpage.
In a statement to the Daily Mail, the airline said it ‘can’t corroborate the authenticity of this post as-is.’
‘Delta invites these customers to contact us directly with their feedback and specifics about their travel. We look into each claim and respond accordingly,’ a spokesperson wrote.
Comments under the controversial podcast hosts’ page were divisive, with several taking Delta’s side in the debacle.
‘Taking pictures of the flight attendant and posting them online because you had a bad flight is LAME,’ one person wrote.
‘Why is that damn dog not in a carrier. It’s not your baby, regardless of what you think,’ another added.
‘Why is Fido entitled to break the rules, be out of his crate, and sit on a seat they didn’t pay for, that flight attendant will have to clean,’ a third commented. ‘Because he’s cute? I think not. The entitlement here is off the chain.’
Linda Catalina is pictured with President Donald Trump, of whom she is a proud supporter
Isabella Rodriguez has called herself a ‘fake news corrector’ and ‘Trump loyalty enforcer’
Others were in agreement with the pair and even shared their own unpleasant run-ins with airline staffers.
‘All U.S. airlines have deprioritized the customer to zero for the sake of their profits,’ one commenter added.
‘There are no effective consumer protection laws in America and so air travel will continue to get worse for Americans while the airline profits rise. Use your $$$ to demand better.’
‘It’s not just Delta. Flew 11-hour flight from Frankfurt to Denver on United last month, it would be nice if attendants would round during a long flight like that,’ another said.
‘If you pushed the button for assistance, it was obviously such an inconvenience for them to get up to assist you.’
Catalina appeared to be amused by the carnage in the comment section.
‘So this tweet angered a lot of people,’ she later posted, adding a laughing emoji. ‘Peep the responses.’
Rodriguez is pictured inside the Florida Capitol Building. She is a Miami-based influencer with more than 10,000 followers across platforms
Catalina emigrated to the United States from Colombia and has since created a strong media presence, speaking out on political issues
Per their podcast description, Catalina and Rodriguez dedicate their show to exposing ‘the lies in the mainstream media’ and having ‘provocative conversations about the current state of the world.’
Catalina, who is originally from Colombia, is an outspoken critic of the CDC and pro-vaccination policies.
Rodriguez, for her part, is a self-described ‘fake news corrector’ and ‘Trump Loyalty enforcer.’
The duo have accrued more than 9,000 subscribers on YouTube and almost 200,000 combined followers on Instagram.
The women no longer upload weekly podcast episodes, but frequently do livestreams and media appearances as a pair.
The Daily Mail has reached out to the Mostly Peaceful Latinas for further comment.
