In a chaotic turn of events, a Frontier Airlines flight bound for Las Vegas was forced to divert to Denver International Airport on Tuesday night after a disruptive altercation broke out between two female passengers. The incident, which involved profanity-laden arguments and physical altercations, delayed the flight by approximately an hour.
Frontier Airlines Flight 2143 departed Philadelphia at around 10:30 p.m. (ET), with an expected arrival time in Las Vegas at 8:40 p.m. (PT). However, tensions escalated onboard as two women traveling together began engaging in a loud and heated dispute. Despite repeated attempts by a male flight attendant to calm the situation, his efforts proved ineffective.
It’s hard to believe that this flight originated in Philadelphia.
Frontier Airlines kicks 2 women off Las Vegas-bound plane following profanity-laden fight, forced to divert https://t.co/9fjtxyAVbO #FoxNews
— Deplorable Despicable Elf (@HuskyDeplorable) July 15, 2023
In an attempt to diffuse the situation, the flight attendant made the decision to separate one of the women from her companion by assigning her a different seat. However, even after being relocated, the disruptive passenger continued to engage in a verbally aggressive manner, with explicit language being hurled throughout the cabin.
In a disturbing turn of events, one of the women allegedly struck the flight attendant as he attempted to restore order. The altercation reached its climax when the pilot made the decision to divert the flight to Denver International Airport, where the two unruly passengers were subsequently removed from the aircraft by members of the Denver Police Department.
Video footage captured by a fellow passenger showcased the intense nature of the incident, with one of the women repeatedly shouting profanities and displaying a combative demeanor toward the flight attendant. As police officers boarded the plane and escorted the two disruptive passengers off, a wave of applause erupted among relieved and shaken passengers.
The unexpected diversion caused the aircraft, which typically accommodates between 140 and 200 passengers, to be grounded at Denver International Airport for approximately one hour. After the situation was resolved and the aircraft deemed safe to continue, the flight eventually departed once again, resuming its intended route to Las Vegas.
Frontier Airlines, confirming the incident, expressed its gratitude to the passengers for their understanding and cooperation during the disruptive event. The airline assured that the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remained its utmost priority and that appropriate actions were taken to address the incident.
