Unruly passenger sucker punches AA flight attendant, arrest made at gate

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Ciaran McEvoy, public information officer with the United States Attorney’s Office Central District of California, told USA TODAY the unidentified passenger was arrested.

McEvoy also said their office was consulting with the FBI about the case. He did not provide additional details about the attack. 

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In a statement, American Airlines also said the passenger has been banned from traveling with the airline in the future.

“Acts of violence against our team members are not tolerated by American Airlines,” it read.

“We thank our crew for their quick action and professionalism to ensure the safety of their fellow team members and customers on board. Our thoughts are with our injured flight attendant, and we are ensuring that they and their fellow crew members have the support they need at this time.”

Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA recognized that it is “an incredibly hard day for flight attendants to go to work. But all over the country they are doing it.”

“They are doing it even in the most persistently dangerous time for their personal safety – not only because they are brave, but because they are committed to bringing people together,” Nelson added in a statement.

Contributing: Associated Press.

Natalie Neysa Alund covers trending news for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on Twitter @nataliealund.

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