to hold the thrashing suspect down. As the man fought back aggressively, leaving visible bite marks on Mejia, flight attendants handed over zip ties and rolls of duct tape. To protect Lundeen's airway, Mejia declined a crew member's suggestion to tape his mouth shut, choosing instead to wrap duct tape around his chest, arms, hands and head to stop the biting and kicking.

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Olenick, left covered in Lundeen's blood from earlier cuts during the scuffle, said he was proud the team de-escalated the situation safely, adding,  I truly hope this gentleman gets the help that he needs. 

 We do not tolerate violence'

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Following news of the arrest, Long Realty - the agent's real estate firm - fired him immediately. In a public statement, the company said the agent's actions were  wholly inconsistent with the professionalism, integrity, compassion, and respect for others  that it expects from its team.

American Airlines commended the crew and passengers for taking swift action, stating that  the safety and security of our customers and team members is our top priority, and we do not tolerate violence.  The FBI confirmed it is interviewing witnesses to determine whether federal charges will be filed alongside state offenses.