Trio Arrested After Chaotic Incident Over Airline Baggage Fee

Women allegedly rushed plane, refused to leave, and resisted arrest at Miami airport

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:20pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffed wrists against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash. The textured skin and metal of the handcuffs fill the frame, conveying a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A tense confrontation with law enforcement at the airport highlights the risks of passengers refusing to follow airline policies.Philadelphia Today

Three women were arrested at Miami International Airport on Sunday after allegedly refusing to pay a baggage fee, rushing past security onto a Frontier Airlines flight bound for Philadelphia, and then refusing to leave the plane when ordered by deputies. The incident led to a struggle with police and a delay of about an hour for the flight.

Why it matters

Disruptive passenger incidents at airports have become more common in recent years, often over issues like baggage fees or mask mandates. This case highlights the potential risks and consequences when passengers refuse to comply with airline policies and staff instructions, leading to confrontations with law enforcement.

The details

According to arrest reports, the trio - identified as Nafisa Dockery, 30, and sisters Dionjana, 21, and Davana Cochran, 26 - had paid for only one carry-on bag but tried to board the Frontier flight with two. After an argument at the gate, the women allegedly rushed past a restricted door and boarded the plane without authorization. When deputies ordered them to leave, the women refused until the aircraft was cleared of other passengers. As they exited, Dockery is accused of spitting on a Frontier employee. Outside the plane, the women allegedly resisted being handcuffed, leading to a struggle.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, March 30, 2026 at Miami International Airport.

The players

Nafisa Dockery

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

Dionjana Cochran

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

Davana Cochran

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

Frontier Airlines

The airline that the women were attempting to fly with on a Philadelphia-bound flight.

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What they’re saying

“Enjoy prison, baby.”

— Unidentified Onlooker

“I'm going to beat you.”

— Davana Cochran

What’s next

The three women are facing charges of trespassing and resisting arrest. It's unclear if Dockery will face additional charges for the alleged battery against the Frontier employee.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of passengers complying with airline policies and staff instructions to avoid escalating confrontations that can lead to criminal charges and flight delays. The rise in disruptive passenger behavior at airports remains a concern for airlines and law enforcement.