Two workers for Spirit Airlines were injured while two passengers were arrested and a third cited at Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday evening after a fight broke out in the boarding area.
The brawl happened when an argument occurred over the size of the passenger's carry-on luggage.
'Three passengers attacked our agents without provocation,' Spirit revealed in a statement.
Two Spirit Airlines gate agents were injured and two passengers were arrested on Sunday
A fight broke out following a dispute over a bag at Detroit Metro Airport
The incident happened on Sunday while the passengers were trying to board Flight 646 from Detroit to Atlanta
Agents asked the passengers to prove that their carry-on bags were the appropriate sizes before boarding
The incident happened just as passengers were boarding Flight 646 from Detroit to Atlanta.
The scuffle started after gate agents wanted passengers to confirm their carry-on bags were the correct sizes for the aircraft cabin.
Just as agents were trying to calm the situation down, staff members tried to diffuse the situation but were assaulted when they closed the doors to prevent boarding.
One of the airline workers was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Staff were then 'physically assaulted' as they closed a door to stop boarding
The gate agents ended up on the floor and at least one had to be taken to hospital
'All of us at Spirit wish the agents a speedy recovery and thank them for their courage and professionalism,' Spirit said in a statement.
'We also thank law enforcement for responding quickly and arresting those involved in the attack.
'This violent behavior is completely unacceptable and has absolutely no place in airports or any other place of business.
'We will not tolerate abusive behavior of any kind and these passengers will be banned from any future travel with Spirit.'
Tensions ran high after the passengers were asked to verify their bags would fit on board
Two were arrested while a third person was cited. One agent went to hospital
The shocking brawl was all caught on camera and then posted to Instagram
The passengers will now be banned from flying Spirit ever again
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