2 spiritual agents injured, passengers arrested after bag dispute in Detroit, according to the airline

ROMULUS, jo. – Dos Spiritual agents were injured, two passengers were arrested and another was summoned this weekend after a suitcase dispute Detroit Subway Airport, says the airline.

According to Spirit Airlines, “three passengers attacked our agents without provocation.”

The incident happened on Sunday while the passengers were trying to board Flight 646 from Detroit to Atlanta, according to Spirit.

When officers asked passengers to check that the handbags were the right size before boarding, the passengers became combative, according to airline officials.

Officers tried to deactivate the situation, but were “physically assaulted” as they closed a door to prevent passengers from boarding, Spirit officials said.

One of the officers was taken to a nearby hospital after the incident, airline officials said.

“All members of Spirit wish the agents a speedy recovery and thank them for their courage and professionalism,” the airline said in an emailed statement. “We also thank law enforcement for responding quickly and arresting those involved in the attack. This violent behavior is totally unacceptable and has absolutely no place in airports or any other place of business. We will not tolerate any kind of behavior. abusive and these passengers will be barred from any future travel with Spirit. Questions about this incident should be referred to law enforcement. “

Spirit later released an update that two passengers had been arrested while the third was summoned and released.