A flight departing from Argentina was briefly delayed on Tuesday after a passenger allegedly resisted removal from an aircraft, leading to a confrontation with police that was captured on video by multiple travelers, as reported by the New York Post.
The incident took place at Jorge Newbery Airpark in Buenos Aires and involved a passenger aboard a JetSmart flight scheduled to travel to Córdoba, Argentina.
According to reports from Jam Press, the dispute began after airline personnel determined that the woman’s carry-on luggage exceeded weight limits. Authorities said she boarded the aircraft without resolving the issue or paying the required excess baggage fee.
Video recorded by fellow passengers showed several police officers entering the aircraft and attempting to remove the woman from her seat. Footage from the incident quickly circulated online, showing a lengthy struggle between the passenger and law enforcement officers inside the cabin.
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Witnesses onboard recorded portions of the confrontation as officers worked to escort the woman from the low-cost carrier’s aircraft.
According to reports, the situation escalated when the passenger physically resisted efforts to remove her from the plane. During the struggle, authorities allege that she bit a female police officer on the arm.
The footage shows officers continuing to restrain the woman as they attempted to guide her off the aircraft. Several passengers could be heard reacting to the confrontation as it unfolded.
After a prolonged struggle, officers successfully removed the passenger from the flight. Video from the scene showed some travelers applauding once she had been escorted from the aircraft.
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Authorities reported that the woman suffered minor injuries during the altercation. She was later transported to the airport’s medical center, where she received treatment.
Officials said the injuries were not considered serious.
The incident caused only a brief delay to the scheduled flight. After police completed their response and removed the passenger, the JetSmart aircraft departed for Córdoba.
The woman was subsequently detained by authorities.
Una pasajera fue detenida en Aeroparque por morder a un agente policial tras negarse a pagar un recargo por exceso de equipaje. pic.twitter.com/S07P3jkleH
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According to reports, federal officials in Argentina have opened an investigation into the incident. As of Thursday, no criminal charges had been announced.
Authorities have not publicly released the woman's identity.
The confrontation is the latest in a series of airline-related disputes that have drawn attention on social media, where videos captured by passengers often spread rapidly online.
In this case, the disagreement centered on excess baggage fees before escalating into a physical confrontation that required intervention from multiple officers.
The investigation remains ongoing as Argentine authorities review the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the altercation aboard the aircraft and the alleged assault on the officer.
Officials have not indicated when a final decision regarding possible charges may be made.
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