In a thrilling episode of "Flight of Fright," tension soared at Los Angeles International Airport Friday afternoon as a Delta jet and a private plane engaged in an unscheduled aerial tango that left passengers praying for an encore performance—on the ground. Witnesses tuning into the runway livestream were blessed with a front-row seat to the airborne drama, complete with a soundtrack of panicked air traffic controllers yelling “Stop, stop, stop!” akin to a game-show host urging players to hit the brakes on their winning streak. One spectator later described it as “the most riveting episode of ‘Survivor: LAX’ ever.” The chartered Embraer E135 jet, which had just whisked away the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team, must have thought they were contestants on “The Amazing Race.” Fresh off a triumphant (and presumably airborne) journey from Spokane, Washington, the crew's first challenge met them as they touched down to find a private jet careening towards them—clearly not part of the itinerary. Reports indicate that the private jet, owned by a mysterious tech billionaire, was possibly attempting to make an ill-timed runway crossover in what can only be described as the high-stakes equivalent of a game of Frogger. Fortunately, the air traffic controllers were quicker than a caffeinated basketball coach, quickly averting a scene that would have made a less-than-stellar highlight reel. The near-collision left passengers shaken but unfazed, with several Gonzaga players reportedly debating which would have been more thrilling: an unexpected free fall or a closer view of celebrity life by crashing into a private jet. An optimistic team member quipped, “If we can survive that, we can survive a game against Baylor!” Additionally, an insider shared that the charter operators are now weighing the options of integrating "surprise encounters" into their flight packages, featuring optional aerial stunts with private jets. Passengers can choose between a scenic flight over the coast and an exhilarating “Runway Roulette” experience for those looking to elevate their vacation. As investigations swarm to unveil how such a dangerous encounter unfolded, Delta Airlines has taken swift action, assuring the public that they’re looking into upgrading their software to prevent possible “glitches” in the matrix of sky-high travel. Delta CEO, in a bold statement, promised dividends of “better flying” while secretly hoping they won't need to pop the champagne if the next flight doesn’t end up as a live-action episode of “Airplane!” In the meantime, officials have advised passengers to keep their seatbelts fastened and their worries grounded while navigating these turbulent flight corridors, because in the world of aviation, there’s always room for a little more drama—though no one with a basketball team ever wanted that close an assist from a private plane!