EK Delayed out of Seattle

[Dubaian]

BBC WS News are reporting a 6 hour delay on an Emirates flight out of Seattle to Dubai because a senior Delta Airlines manager demanded the return of a $300 spare part which had already been fitted to the EK aircraft. Apparently it was the last one in Delta's stores.

Anyone know if the report is accurate and if so what was the part and from where did EK finally source it? Is it something Delta might need often?

Thanks in advance.