Sunday afternoon police officers removed a Polish man from Spirit Airlines flight 239 prior to departing Barranquilla, Colombia to Fort Lauderdale.
The man was judged to be inebriated, and any doubts about this were quickly quashed when he attacked the officers on board the aircraft who were trying to remove him.
Alteración del orden en vuelo Barranquilla-Miami de la aerolínea Spirit.
Un pasajero fue expulsado del avión tras verse involucrado en una agresión física contra varios uniformados de la Policía. pic.twitter.com/iVZa0BQ9FR— Impacto News (@ImpactoNewsCol) December 17, 2023
The man had gotten into an argument with another passenger prior to pushback from the gate. The Polish man, who apparently has a home in the United States, told that passenger “You wish you could be in America.” An odd thing to say since the plane was taking everyone there!
While being removed from the aircraft, an officer put him in a chokehold. He punched the officer. That usually makes things worse. Eventually he fell into a row, and officers wrestled him to the ground.
According to Spirit Airlines, the passenger has been banned. When Spirit will no longer have you, what even is left?
We do not tolerate aggressive behavior of any kind, and this passenger is no longer welcome on any of our flights.
We will provide any necessary assistance to the relevant authorities as they investigate this matter.
The passenger reportedly offers the excuse that he’s in the midst of a custody battle which his son’s mother, who resides in Colombia, and he’d just lost his case in court. Apparently the court judged wisely?
The flight ultimately arrived 3 hours late in Fort Lauderdale with one fewer passenger on board.
They don’t catch the smart ones
My first thought was “some one get a taser”?
My second thought is he will wish someone had a taser. I’ve never been to Columbia, but guessing police don’t appreciate this.
My third thought was I think he put in my last toilet
Gorilla in the mist?
“When Spirit will no longer have you, what even is left?”
Greyhound? Amtrac?
When Spirit will no longer have you, what even is left? Southwest Airlines. and Air Koryo.
He may have been born in Poland but this incident proves that he truly is a Florida Man.
@Christian
> He may have been born in Poland but this incident proves that he truly is a Florida Man.
You know… I think it proves he is a truly a Columbian Man… as long as we’re throwing around stupid stereotypes..
Really, the person was hit by a guy. It’s so scary. I was so shocked.
Remember before discount airlines were around, these people couldn’t afford to fly..