Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant Mid-Flight, Flight Diverted to Miami

A Frontier Airlines flight from San Juan to Chicago was diverted to Miami International Airport after a passenger, Juan Gabriel Reyes, attempted to open an emergency exit door and assaulted an off-duty flight attendant. The incident occurred about 45 minutes into the flight, leading to Reyes being charged with interfering with the crew and assault. Multiple passengers assisted in restraining him until the plane landed at 11:55 PM local time. The flight continued to Chicago several hours later, highlighting ongoing concerns over passenger misconduct, with the FAA reporting 687 incidents this year.

Key Details: • Incident occurred on Frontier flight 3345 on Sunday night. • Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, has been charged with assault and interference. • Flight was diverted to Miami International Airport, landing at 11:55 PM. • Reyes attempted to open an emergency door and assaulted a flight attendant. • The flight resumed to Chicago after several hours.