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With more people boarding planes as the pandemic eases, verbal abuse and violence against flight attendants have increased, caused in part by disputes over the ongoing federal mask mandate.
The footage of the incident shows Quinonez jump up from her seat and start punching the flight attendant in the face, while the passengers nearby try to pull the attacker down. The brawl is stopped by a man who forcefully intercedes, shouting, “Sit down, lady … don’t you dare touch her!”
“Please don’t mistake my lack of communication for my lack of work behind the scenes to ensure first and foremost, our flight attendant received immediate aid and ongoing care. I have been in contact with her, and we will continue to provide her the support she needs,” Lacore reportedly added in the statement, USA Today reported.
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