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A member of the US Navy has accused two gate agents at Frontier Airlines of extortion, claiming they demanded a bribe for him to board his flight. Demonta Roach shared his experience with WSB, a local ABC affiliate in Atlanta, Georgia. The incident occurred on Veterans Day at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when Roach was returning to his military base in Los Angeles.
Roach reported that after arriving late to the gate due to a delayed flight, he was confronted by two gate agents who closed the door to the jetbridge and demanded $50 to let him board. He stated that one agent told him, "I don’t care who you report to. If you want to get back on this plane, you have to pay me."
The initial demand was reportedly $100 but was reduced as a so-called military discount. The woman allegedly said, “I don't give a damn what you're in, as long as you have my damn money.” Roach recorded the encounter, during which he claimed staffers asked for payment via Cash App and threatened him with being left behind if he didn't comply.
