The flight was diverted to Denver where the passenger who allegedly assaulted the flight attendant was arrested.
A flight from New York City to Southern California made an emergency landing in Denver Wednesday night after a passenger allegedly punched a flight attendant twice, breaking bones in her face.
American Airlines CEO says it’s one of the worst acts of unruly behavior he’s seen. pic.twitter.com/lwBbp8MlVp
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) October 29, 2021