Crime & Safety
Man Flips after Missing Flight, Punches Airline Employee: Police
A fist flew Wednesday at Midway Airport.
A passenger who allegedly punched an airline employee in the face was arrested Wednesday night at Midway Airport.
Southwest Airlines said the man lost his temper after missing his flight, and slugged the employee. An off-duty police officer waiting to board a flight grabbed the man and held him until police arrived, ABC-7 reports.
Charges are pending.
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