A passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight was taken into custody after she allegedly hit a flight attendant with an intercom phone. The accident occurred on Sunday at Denver International Airport, as the flight was preparing to take off. According to the airline, the female passenger became "belligerent" during the wait for departure and was asked to leave the plane. As she was being escorted out, the woman reportedly hit a flight attendant with an intercom phone, prompting Denver law enforcement to arrest her. Authorities cited her for assault, according to police sources. The altercation caused a delay of nearly four hours, according to tracking data.
The airline apologized to passengers for the inconvenience and expressed gratitude for the flight attendant's professionalism in handling the situation. Incidents of violence on planes have become increasingly common in recent years, prompting airlines and law enforcement agencies to take steps to address the issue. In 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a significant increase in cases of unruly passengers, with many incidents involving passengers who refused to comply with mask mandates or became disruptive during flights.
In response, the FAA has implemented a "zero tolerance" policy for unruly passengers and has imposed steep fines and even criminal charges in some cases. Airlines have also taken steps to improve safety, such as requiring passengers to complete training on appropriate behavior and increasing the presence of law enforcement on flights.
Despite these efforts, incidents of violence on planes continue to occur, highlighting the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures to ensure the safety of passengers and crew members.
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