A Frontier Airlines passenger allegedly choked an off-duty flight attendant after attempting to open an emergency exit door.
The man tried to open the door mid-flight, shoved against the cockpit door and broke out of restraints multiple times.
The flight diverted to Miami where the passenger was arrested and charged with interfering with flight crew members.
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A Frontier Airlines flight heading to Chicago on Sunday had to divert to Miami International Airport because a passenger choked an off-duty flight attendant shortly after he attempted to open an emergency exit door and enter the cockpit, police records show.
