Three people flying with Spirit Airlines have been arrested and banished from the airline after allegedly attacking two agents before a flight following a dispute over luggage.
On Sunday, two Spirit agents were injured – one later in hospital – after three passengers allegedly attacked before boarding flight 646 from Detroit to Atlanta without permission, a Spirit Airlines spokesman told Fox News.
On Jan. 17, two Spirit agents were injured after attacking three passengers before boarding a flight from Detroit to Atlanta.
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According to the representative, ‘the agents asked the group to verify that their handbags were suitable for the plane before boarding, and at that time, the passengers became belligerent. The agents tried to calmly defuse the situation, but were physically assaulted by these passengers when they closed a door to prevent them from boarding the plane. ‘
As seen in video footage that hit Instagram Monday, a man punched an Spirit Airlines employee and punched him and hit him on the ground. One woman joined in the disappointment and grabbed the airline employee while others intervened quickly.
“Oh my God!” exclaims someone behind the camera. Fox 2 Detroit reports that the attack took place at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
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The Spirit spokesperson wishes the injured employees a speedy recovery and thanks law enforcement for their prompt response.
“We all at Spirit wish the agents a speedy recovery and thank them for their courage and professionalism. We also thank law enforcers for responding quickly and arresting those involved in the attack,” they said.
“This violent behavior is completely unacceptable and has absolutely no place in airports or any other operating venue. We will not tolerate any abusive behavior of any kind and these passengers will be prohibited from traveling further with Spirit.”
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In other travel safety news, Delta announced that all passengers who refuse a basic civilization will be banned from fellow customers or crew.