Delta appears to block Grok bot's IP range, thwarting flight-booking attempt
lucasmeijer · x · 2026-10-17
Developer lucasmeijer says he wants to like Grok bot but finds too many restrictions: when trying to book a Delta flight through it, the airline appears to simply block the bot's entire IP range. The case highlights a practical ceiling for browsing agents — anti-bot defenses on target sites remain a real usability barrier.
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