A viral video shows a Maryland man punching a United Airlines employee at Washington Dulles International Airport after reportedly trying to board a jet bridge following a canceled flight. The employee fell to the ground as bystanders watched in shock.
Police quickly arrested the passenger, identified as Christopher Stuart Crittenden, charging him with assault and disorderly conduct. United has permanently banned him from its flights.
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for tougher penalties for unruly behavior at airports to protect frontline staff.
