Man Charged After Alleged Attack On Frontier Flight, Forced Miami Diversion
Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, has been charged after authorities say he attacked an off-duty flight attendant and tried to open doors aboard Frontier Flight 3345, forcing a May 31 diversion to Miami.[1]
Prosecutors say Reyes attempted to open two exit doors and the flight deck door and then choked a 33-year-old off-duty flight attendant aboard the plane.[1] Passengers and crew restrained Reyes multiple times using flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders until the jet landed at Miami International Airport about 11:55 p.m. local time.[1]
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida charged Reyes with interference with flight crew members and attendants and with assault within maritime territorial jurisdiction.[1] If convicted, he faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison for the interference charge and up to one year for the assault count.[1]
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- On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 from San Juan to Chicago diverted to Miami after a reported passenger disturbance.
- Prosecutors say passenger Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, attempted to open two exit doors and the flight deck door and then choked a 33-year-old off-duty flight attendant.
- Passengers and crew restrained Reyes multiple times using flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders until landing at Miami International Airport around 11:55 p.m. local time.
- The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida charged Reyes with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault within maritime territorial jurisdiction.
- If convicted, Reyes faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for interference and up to one year for the assault charge.
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