The Wild video captured three passengers attacking two Spirit Airlines employees, who asked them to make sure their handbags were the right size before boarding their flight from Detroit to Atlanta.
Both airline agents were injured and one was taken to a hospital after being assaulted by passengers inside the Detroit Metro Airport terminal on Sunday, Spirit spokesman Field Sutton told The Post by email. .
“The agents asked the group to verify that their carry-on bags were adequately sized for the aircraft before boarding, at which point the passengers became combative,” he said.
“The agents tried to calm the situation calmly, but were physically assaulted by these passengers while closing a door to prevent them from boarding the aircraft,” added Sutton.
Two of the passengers were arrested and the third was summoned and released, according to the company.
“All of us at Spirit wish the agents a speedy recovery and we thank them for their courage and professionalism. We also thank law enforcement for responding quickly and arresting those involved in the attack, ”Spirit said in a statement.
“This violent behavior is totally unacceptable and has no place at airports or any other place of business. We will not tolerate abusive behavior of any kind and these passengers will be banned from any future journey with Spirit. “