3 Women Arrested at Miami Airport After Refusing to Pay Baggage Fee

The trio allegedly rushed onto a Frontier Airlines flight to Philadelphia after ignoring an employee's instructions.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:05am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled airline boarding pass, the edges and creases dramatically highlighted by the harsh, direct lighting, creating a stark, gritty aesthetic that conveys the tense, confrontational nature of the incident.A confrontation over airline baggage fees leads to a dramatic arrest, exposing the tensions that can flare up between passengers and airline staff.Philadelphia Today

Three women were arrested at Miami International Airport on Sunday, March 29 after allegedly refusing to pay for extra luggage and then rushing onto a Frontier Airlines flight to Philadelphia. The women, identified as Nafisa Dockery, Davana Cochran, and Dionjana Cochran, got into a confrontation with a Frontier employee before the incident.

Why it matters

The incident highlights ongoing tensions between airlines and passengers over baggage fees, which have become a major source of revenue for airlines in recent years. It also raises questions about airport security and the appropriate response to unruly passenger behavior.

The details

According to arrest reports, the Frontier employee told the trio they would need to pay for an extra bag they had with them. A 'verbal altercation' ensued, and the women allegedly rushed onto the plane despite being warned that law enforcement would be called. When deputies arrived, the women 'refused to comply' with orders to leave the plane, leading to a 'brief struggle' before they were taken into custody.

  • The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 29.
  • The flight to Philadelphia was delayed by over an hour due to the women's actions.

The players

Nafisa Dockery

A 30-year-old woman who was arrested and charged with resisting an officer, trespassing, and battery.

Davana Cochran

A 26-year-old woman who was arrested and charged with resisting an officer and trespassing.

Dionjana Cochran

A 21-year-old woman who was arrested and charged with resisting an officer and trespassing.

Frontier Airlines

The airline operating the flight from Miami to Philadelphia.

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested the three women.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We don't have to listen, let's just go,”

— Nafisa Dockery

“I will beat you the f--k up,”

— Davana Cochran

What’s next

The three women remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before a judge to determine if they will be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing tensions between airlines and passengers over baggage fees, as well as the need for improved de-escalation training and policies to handle unruly passenger behavior at airports.