Passenger Goes Berserk, Hurls Monitor at Gate Agent

Ashabi Azeez
Airort freak
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The festive period is at hand and emotions are high among holiday lovers as they plan to make the most of it. A recent video currently going viral showed the moment a woman physically charged at an airport staff. The incredible scene caught on camera and shared on YouTube, showed the woman in question chucking up a computer and using it as a weapon.

The Heated Moment Between The Woman And The Airport Agent

The teeming rate of passengers at the Miami International Airport has been at an alarming level, and there are reports that there will be more of such a surge even during the bad weather forecast. On Tuesday, an altercation broke out between a woman who appeared to be a traveler and an American Airlines gate agent. The amateur clip zeroed in on a crowded area with the obviously furious traveler in a tank top and sweats. She frantically moved back and forth before picking up a black monitor from the front desk and hurling it at a gate agent standing close.

The Police Intervened

The video continued to show the aggravated woman going on looking unremorseful while ranting. Onlookers could not help but be shocked at the show of violence, and even the airline employee managed to keep her cool. According to reports by TMZ, the woman in question had gotten into a heated moment after she noticed her kids walked away from the checking area without telling her. Further information showed that the act has caused $10,000 in damages. The agent was also said to have suffered a shoulder injury in the incident.

She Was Arrested

The woman has since been apprehended and charged with disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and aggravated battery.

In other news, there have been reports that the present rate of travelers is bound to double in the few days left leading to Christmas, and towards the New Year's Day celebration. 113 million Americans are said to be traveling to celebrate the yuletide with their loved ones across the country. The weather is another factor that can have an effect on travel.

The Travel Activity Amid The Holidays

Passengers at an airport waiting area.
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According to Fox, 2022 is bound to be the third-busiest year since the 2000s. Even with the increase in gas pump prices, the number of people that would take on road trips to their destinations will rise above 2 million. A 23% hike has also been detected in other modes of transportation like trains and cruises compared to the previous year.