Delta Tweet Boosting Seahawks Earns Vikings Fans' Ire
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's a tempest in a tweet-pot. Minnesota Vikings fans took umbrage at a Twitter post Wednesday from Delta Air Lines that appeared to be favoring the Seattle Seahawks in next Sunday's playoff game.
Hey, 12s! We're turning up the volume on Sunday. #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/wVs2YqJh3t
— Delta (@Delta) January 6, 2016
The airline, which has hubs in both the Twin Cities and Seattle, was taken to task by many for showing apparent favoritism in the impending showdown, including locally-based Sun Country Airlines.
We just want to say...Skol Vikings! #HometownTeam
— Sun Country Airlines (@SunCountryAir) January 6, 2016
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Delta Air Lines responded with another tweet that confirmed they were indeed also rooting for the Vikings as well.
Vikings fans! Delta and our 6,000 strong in MSP are ready to forge ahead on Sunday. #SkolVikings pic.twitter.com/KgQMrbsJXZ
— Delta (@Delta) January 7, 2016
Delta is the official airline for both teams, so it's possible the company is hoping for a flat-footed tie?