United Airlines Passenger Arrested After Punching Gate Agent at Dulles Airport

The Maryland man was banned from flying with United Airlines following the violent incident, which was captured on video.

Christopher Stuart Crittenden, 54, was arrested at Dulles International Airport after punching a United Airlines gate agent in the face during a dispute over canceled and fully booked flights.
The gate agent, who tried to block Crittenden from accessing a restricted area, was hospitalized with injuries following the assault, which was caught on video and widely circulated online.
United Airlines has banned Crittenden from all future flights with the airline, and he now faces charges of assault and disorderly conduct.
Eyewitnesses reported that Crittenden was intoxicated and grew increasingly agitated after his travel plans were disrupted, culminating in the attack.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has called for stronger protections for airline employees, highlighting a growing trend of violence against frontline staff.