Three Women Arrested After Refusing Frontier Baggage Fees

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Three women in Florida were arrested on Sunday night after refusing to pay extra baggage fees for their Frontier Airlines flight from Miami to Philadelphia. The women argued with airline staff, rushed onto the plane, and had to be forcibly removed by deputies, leading to a brief struggle and over an hour of flight delays.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing tensions between airlines and passengers over baggage fees, which have become a major source of revenue for airlines but also a frequent point of contention. It also raises questions about how airlines and law enforcement handle unruly passenger situations that disrupt flights.

The details

According to the arrest report, the three women - Nafisa Dockery, 30, Davana Cochran, 26, and Dionjana Cochran, 21 - were checking in for their Frontier flight when a airline employee told them they would need to pay for an extra carry-on bag. The women argued with the employee, with Nafisa Dockery allegedly telling the others 'We don't have to listen, let's just go.' Despite warnings that law enforcement would be called, the women rushed onto the plane through a restricted area. When deputies arrived, the women refused to leave the plane, leading to their arrest after a brief struggle. Nafisa Dockery is also accused of spitting on someone believed to be a Frontier employee.

• The incident occurred on Sunday around 9:50 p.m. at Miami International Airport.
• The flight to Philadelphia was delayed by over 1 hour due to the women's actions.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The three women have been charged with resisting an officer without violence and trespassing on property after warning. Nafisa Dockery also faces a battery charge. They are currently in custody and will appear before a judge to determine if they will be released on bail.