Originally Posted by
kop84
While I agree it wouldn't be fun to not have ice on a hot day, i don't know what type of contingency plan you're expecting Delta to have when there is a water main break and they probably lost the overnight to get ice build up for the day. It's not exactly practical to send someone to the gas station to get a few bags.
Even if it was logistically feasible to get a supply land-side, the ice wouldn't be security sterile.