According to WUSA, a Frederick man is now banned after punching a United Airlines gate agent at Dulles International Airport, resulting in the agent being hospitalized.
The incident was captured on video and the man was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct. Witnesses reported that the altercation lasted around 15 minutes and stemmed from a flight cancellation issue.
The gate agent was taken to a local hospital, and United Airlines has banned the man from future travel with the airline.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union condemned the violent act and called for stronger airline customer service representatives protections.
