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Passenger Attacked On Miami Flight After Taking Too Long To Retrieve Bags From The Overhead Bin

by Gary Leff on July 20, 2021

Jul 20 2021

On Sunday night’s Frontier Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Miami, two passengers got into a fight as the aircraft started deplaning – because “the person in front of him was taking too long to get his bags from the overhead bins.”

Since the man who was attacked was black, and the man who got away with it white, social media discussion focuses on the racial elements of the incident. Although you might say this is just what happens on a Frontier Airlines flight bound for Miami.

American Airlines Miami Passenger Walks The Aisles As Plane Tries To Depart

by Gary Leff on July 19, 2021

Jul 19 2021

On Saturday night’s American Airlines flight 1630 from Miami to Austin, the Boeing 737 MAX delivered new to the airline in January took a delay over an issue with the aircraft’s tire. While that was addressed, one of the passengers on board the full flight became antsy and decided to “walk around” the cabin. When the plane was close to takeoff the woman reportedly stated that “something would happen.”

What Happened On The Flight Where Passengers Had To Keep Hands On Their Heads For 60 Minutes

by Gary Leff on July 15, 2021

Jul 15 2021

After the threat was determined to be a hoax, and the problem passenger detained, the rest of the passengers had to hold their hands on their heads for nearly an hour. They couldn’t take their hands down, because the captain didn’t say Simon Says. And everyone was held in the terminal while the aircraft was searched on arrival. Nothing was found.

American Passengers Forced To Place Hands On Heads For Landing Before Being Detained

by Gary Leff on July 9, 2021

Jul 09 2021

Hands up, don’t shoot. American Airlines “ordered passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to Miami on Wednesday to put their hands on their heads” for the last 45 to 60 minutes of the flight “because of a potential security threat.” On arrival in Miami, the plane was boarded by law enforcement with machine guns.

One man was arrested, but that wasn’t the end because when passengers were finally permitted to deplane they were held in the terminal.

Miami Passenger Attacks American Airlines Agent Who Demands She Gate Check Her Bag

by Gary Leff on June 25, 2021

Jun 25 2021

The situation begins as the agent and passenger have a confrontation over her bag at the bottom of the jet bridge, in front of the aircraft’s boarding door. The woman has words with him, not wanting to give up the bag. They both have their hands on the bag, wrestling for it as the woman tries to board even as she’s told she can’t bring it on. And the words escalate to violence, as she lunges at the employee.

Finally the employee grabs the bag and starts taking it up the jet bridge. The passenger latches onto it, and starts to get dragged with it.

Woman Gave Birth At The Miami Airport On Fathers Day, Named The Girl MIA

by Gary Leff on June 21, 2021

Jun 21 2021

On Sunday – Fathers Days – a woman gave birth to a baby girl inside a restroom near Miami airport’s gate D43 after getting off of an American Airlines flight from Chicago.

The mother, traveling with her aunt, gave birth to the baby at 10:30 a.m. The Miami airport carries the 3 letter code MIA, and uses it in its branding. The mother decided to name the girl Mia, which the airport says they’re “honored” by.

How American Airlines Will Respond To Low Cost Carrier Growth In Miami

by Gary Leff on June 20, 2021

Jun 20 2021

American Airlines has experience competing against Spirit Airlines at Dallas – Fort Worth and at their Chicago O’Hare hub. Now they’re being forced to contend with a big buildup in Spirit operations in Miami.

Here’s the game theory for how American Airlines will respond.

Fight Breaks Out At American Airlines Check-in Desks In Miami

by Gary Leff on June 4, 2021

Jun 04 2021

These gentlemen were raring to go and decided not to wait for boarding to have their meltdown. It’s not clear what started the mêlée but just 28 seconds into the video our heroes are already making up and negotiating a peace.

Passengers Break Into Fight Over Masks In Miami, Get Kicked Off Flight Which Only Makes Things Worse

by Gary Leff on May 8, 2021

May 08 2021

A face mask brawl broke out at the Miami airport just a week after a fight broke out at Miami’s gate D14 over the last seats available to standby passengers on an American Airlines flight to Chicago. In other words, just another day at the Miami airport.

Florida. Masks. Trapped inside a metal tube. And a disproportionate number of first time leisure travelers. All passengers are Spirit Airlines passengers now.

Multiple Fights Broke Out At Miami Airport Gate D14, While Everyone Just Stood By And Filmed

by Gary Leff on April 25, 2021

Apr 25 2021

Multiple groups of American Airlines passengers brawled at the Miami airport on Sunday near gate D14, which many travelers will know as by the elevators up to the American Express Centurion lounge.

Perhaps the most fitting thing about all of this be that it all took place right in front of the Urban Decay store.