Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to St. George claimed that their plane was held on the tarmac for nearly an hour to accommodate a late-arriving passenger, whom they were told was related to a senior airline executive. The flight was operated by SkyWest Airlines, which confirmed the identity of the late passenger but disputed it was for a single person. The delay was reported to have occurred at the request of the captain, who was reportedly frustrated with the situation. SkyWest acknowledged the length of the delay and apologized for exceeding its usual standards.