A woman went ballistic at Miami International Airport, attacking an American Airlines gate agent and eventually throwing a monitor and printer before being surrounded by passengers, who confined her until she could be arrested.
Crazed Woman Attacks American Airlines Gate Agent In Miami With Monitor, Throws Printer Too
It is not clear what prompted the incident, but it occurred at the American Airlines terminal in Miami Airport (MIA) at a gate for a flight to Punta Cana (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic. Although I cannot quite make out what Camila McMillie, 25, is screaming, a police report later revealed that after missing a flight she had lost her minor children (who apparently were using the restroom).
Watch what unfolded, from many angles:
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@mark_d4life Destroyed Agents desk. #meltdowns
She was eventually arrested:
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This creates a dilemma for society. We can have off days; we all do. But not like this. Not with such a wanton lack of self-control. Given the behavior of this woman and the fact that she (temporarily) lost her children at the airport, it is not unreasonable to question her competence as a parent and whether she should have legal custody of the children.
In some cases of airport chaos, there seems to be a clear mental illness at play. While we might reduce all poor conduct, at some level, to a mental deficiency, that does not seem to be the case here. Instead, it appears that this woman simply cannot control herself…which is far more damning than a crazy person who may be off her meds.
Even if we give her the benefit of the doubt that she had lost her kids and was panicking, how is that response in any way proportionate or constructive in solving the problem?
McMillie faces charges of aggravated battery, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct. She was traveling from Alabama to New York via Miami, where she misconnected.
An American Airlines spokesperson explained:
“Acts of violence against our team members are not tolerated by American Airlines and we are committed to working closely with law enforcement in their investigation. Our thoughts are with our team member, and we are ensuring they have the support they need at this time.”
CONCLUSION
I’m not for federal “no-fly lists,” but if I was, this would be the type of person that should be on it. I do think American Airlines should ban this passenger permanently and I truly hope that her fitness to be a parent is evaluated. Furthermore, she should receive a hefty bill from AA for a new printer and monitor. As for the gate agent with antlers, he appears to be fine and I am happy about that…it takes some chutzpah to be an AA gate agent in Miami.
(H/T: View From The Wing)
Gee, this woman looks familiar. She is usually featured in Sprit Airlines videos, but today it’s AA, Her act may be getting old, but she certainly gets around.
As you implied in your last sentence, just another day in Miami.
Classic AA in MIA
The demographics of the perp is a big shocker…. Said no one ever.
Yup
Anyone else want to argue that it benefits AA to offer Basic Economy fares?
Or should we assume she was upset her upgrade didn’t clear at 53 on the list after a year of booking hotels and no showing for them for loyalty points?
White privilege in action
I am assuming that the upgrade to F failed to clear today.
Is it reasonable to assume that the upgrade to F failed to clear today. Thanks.
@Fantastico, how do you know he is white?
I would just say another idiot in action like most his comments.
To match Mathhew’s no fly list comment, I’m not a fan of banning comments or commenters, but if I were, this idiot (Edwards) would be first on my list
I googled the word “savage” and her pictured came up!
Classy!!!
Her pimp need to calm her down.
This is not a woman. It is an animal that needs to be put down.
Why the multiple disgusting racist comments? Trolling to see who you can rile up?
Ben hasn’t allowed this in a long time, and Gary is now drawing a similar line in the sand (finally)…so the racist mouth breathers (you know which side of the aisle they are on btw) now come here Matthew and spew their filth. Not that complicated.
What side of the aisle? That falsehood has been spread for way too long by certain groups for their own corrupt, lying political purposes. But then again, the political landscape from the likes in DC are as revolting, insulting and and full of hate as your comments. But let’s just continue that, right?
No one mentioned anything about race here. He was describing the subject’s behavior, which any logical and sane person would agree is accurate – her behavior is quite like an animal, to be honest. If the perpetrator was white or another skin color, they would deserve the same label, frankly. Maybe you should go back to school and learn what the term actually means, because I am not sure you do – you seem to prefer to shout among the masses and be quick to point fingers when in fact it is political correctness that’s the real racism here.
If they would have just politely pointed her towards the other side of the airport where Spirit’s gates are located, this would have never happened…right?
Bad Hair Day….Part II
Is she related to the women in an earlier story who went bananas at the gate agent??
I am curious why you are not for federal no fly lists. Have you written about it before and can link me to your thoughts on this? I am on the fence myself.
https://liveandletsfly.com/delta-no-fly-list/
People idly stand by and record these outbursts because it’s their way of also getting attention, so that their video gets likes or views on whatever media outlet they can. This woman got just what she was craving, attention and everyone fed into it. Flag down security asap instead of standing there with your phone in the air recording it. As for the people who say it’s because of her race, a certain city, a certain airline or a certain political party, grow the f*** up.
The comments here are very racist. Usually when I see these episodes at airports, malls, restaurants, the woman is white and sometimes young. This women is also young. White women are termed “Karen” and labeled as mentally ill. This writer, outright says this black 25yo women is NOT mentally ill and asserts she should lose custody of her kids based on a one day snapshot. This writer is not a psych professional so to assert any declaration about her mental capacity is out of line. This is NOT journalism. This is subtle hate speech. Just tell us the facts. We can draw our own conclusions. This is shameful.
I’m not a journalist. This is a blog.
Just the standard entitled passenger who happens to be overly aggressive and with flamboyant features.
She is noticeably upset.
Remember when people dressed up to fly?
Into prison with the, her children were not lost in fact. She just acted like a wild animal. Dangerous!