Three Arrested at Miami Airport Over Frontier Airlines Bag Fee

Neurosurgeons and aerospace engineer faced trespassing, disorderly conduct charges after refusing to pay extra carry-on fee

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:06am

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Two neurosurgeons and an aerospace engineer were arrested at Miami International Airport after refusing to pay an extra carry-on fee, delaying a flight to Philadelphia. Nafisa Dockery, Dionjana Cochran, and Davana Cochran faced trespassing and disorderly conduct charges following the incident.

Why it matters

The incident highlights ongoing tensions between airlines and passengers over fees, as well as the potential for such disputes to escalate into criminal charges and disrupt air travel.

The details

According to police, the three individuals became confrontational with Frontier Airlines staff when they were told they would need to pay an additional fee to bring their carry-on bags on the flight to Philadelphia. The situation allegedly turned physical, leading to the arrests on charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct.

  • The incident occurred at Miami International Airport on April 1, 2026.

The players

Nafisa Dockery

One of the three individuals arrested at Miami International Airport.

Dionjana Cochran

One of the three individuals arrested at Miami International Airport.

Davana Cochran

One of the three individuals arrested at Miami International Airport.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between airlines and passengers over fees, as well as the potential for such disputes to escalate into criminal charges and disrupt air travel. It underscores the need for improved communication and de-escalation strategies to handle these types of situations.