A Florida couple Their destination allegedly detoured by instead of paradise, while allegedly attacking airport employees, who refused to board after their flight to Cancun.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WSVN that Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 40, and Beatriz Rapoport de Campos Maia, 29, were arrested on suspicion of the March 2 attack.
Shocking video capture American Airlines flights Go to Cancun and try to force them into the flight.
Neither suspect ignored the conductor’s trespassing signs and verbal orders before ramming through employees into the restricted jet bridge.
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A Florida couple was arrested at Miami International Airport after they were forced into a jet bridge and attacked airline employees. (Revised by Miami Dard)
According to the WSVN arrest report, Seirafe-Novaes allegedly pushed two victims, while Rapoport de Campos Maia was accused of pushing the victims and throwing coffee at them.
Video shows seirafe-novaes final Escort handcuffs Go to the police car on the tarmac.
A spokesman for American Airlines confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital Digital and said the airline is working closely with police.
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A Florida couple tried to force their flight to Cancun, Mexico, and were arrested for allegedly assaulting airport staff. (@justin.wusinich/tmx)
“Before American Airlines flight 2494 from Miami (MIA) to Cancun (CUN), law enforcement responded to the doors of two disruptive customers,” an American statement said.
“American Airlines does not tolerate violence and we are committed to working closely with law enforcement.”
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Take a photo of the police car in Miami-Dade County. (Roberto Koltun/El Nuevo Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
It is not known whether the couple will be banned from future American Airlines flights.
Due to the incident, the flight was delayed Expected to arrive in Cancun.
Seirafe-Novaes were charged with resisting an officer without violence and invasion, while Maia was charged with two counts of battery and invasion.
The couple released bonds on Monday.
According to the Ministry of Justicecommitting intentional violence at an international airport is a federal crime, and those convicted may be sentenced to 20 years in prison and fined $250,000.
Stepheny Price is a writer at Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, state crime cases, illegal immigration and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
