Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight Federal charges have been filed against Juan Gabriel Reyes for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant and attempting to open exit doors on a Frontier Airlines flight. Passengers intervened and restrained Reyes after he became disruptive approximately 45 minutes into the flight from San Juan to Chicago, forcing a diversion to Miami.

Reyes reportedly lunged at and choked an off-duty flight attendant, breaking free from restraints multiple times until passengers subdued him. The flight ultimately landed safely in Miami, and Reyes faces potential prison sentences for the charges.

• Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, faces federal charges for interference with flight crew and assault.
• Reyes allegedly attempted to open exit doors mid-flight and assaulted an off-duty flight attendant.
• Passengers, including a Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter, restrained Reyes.
• The Frontier Airlines flight was diverted from Chicago to Miami.
• Reyes could face significant prison time if convicted.