Two Spirit agents were injured, passengers arrested after baggage dispute in Detroit, says airline

ROMULUS, me. – Two Spiritual agents were injured, two passengers were arrested and another was summoned this weekend following a baggage dispute at Detroit Subway Airport, says the airline.

According to Spirit Airlines, “three passengers attacked our agents without challenge.”

The incident happened on Sunday while the passengers were there trying to board Flight 646 from Detroit to Atlanta, according to the Spirit.

When officers asked passengers to check that their hand luggage was the right size before boarding, the passengers became combative, according to airline officials.

Agents tried to defuse the situation, but were “physically assaulted” as they closed a door to stop passengers from boarding, Spirit officials said.

One of the officers was taken to a nearby hospital after the incident, airline officials said.

“We at Spirit all wish the agents a speedy recovery and thank them for their courage and professionalism,” the airline said in an email. “We also thank the police for responding quickly and arresting those involved in the attack. This violent behavior is completely unacceptable and has absolutely no place in airports or any other place of business. We will not tolerate any abusive behavior and these passengers will be denied any future travel with Spirit. Further questions about this incident should be sent to law enforcement. ”

Spirit later released an update that two passengers were arrested, while the third was summoned and released.