Navy Sailor Stunned as Airline Staffer Makes Outrageous Request – You’ll Want to See This!

In a troubling incident at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, a U.S. Navy sailor says two Frontier Airlines employees attempted to extort $50 from him before allowing him to board his flight back to Los Angeles. Demonta Roach claims the staffers demanded the money for personal expenses, including marijuana and a manicure.

The alleged incident unfolded on Veterans Day when Roach’s flight was delayed, and he spent some time exploring the busy airport. Upon returning to his gate, Roach says he found himself the last passenger to board, though the final call had not yet been made.

According to Roach, the staffers blocked him from boarding, insisting on payment. “The lady closed the door, she said, ‘I don’t care who you report to if you want to get back on this plane, you have to pay me,’” he told reporters. One of the employees allegedly added, “I don’t give a damn what you’re in, as long as you have my damn money.”

Caught on Camera

Roach managed to capture part of the interaction on video. In the footage, the staffers are reportedly seen pressuring him to send money via Cash App. One of them is heard saying, “You trying to get home or you trying to get left?”

They allegedly claimed to have lowered their demand to $50 out of respect for his military service, down from their usual $100. “This is how she got her weed money,” one of the employees reportedly said.

In response to their demands, Roach told them, “Look, I ain’t got no money.” To resolve the tense situation, he says he pretended to send the money digitally, which allowed him to board the plane.

“A Pattern of Behavior”

Roach believes this was not an isolated incident. “I could tell the airline employees had done this before,” he said, expressing concern that other passengers might have been targeted.

The sailor is now demanding accountability from the airline, including the termination of the employees involved. “If she did this to me, I can only imagine how many other people she’s done this to,” he added.

Frontier Airlines Responds

Frontier Airlines has acknowledged the claim and is investigating. In a statement, the company said, “We take claims like this seriously, and our team is in the process of investigating the situation to determine what happened.”

As a goodwill gesture, Frontier offered Roach a $150 travel voucher, but he says it’s not enough. “$150 is not enough for the pain and the agony,” Roach stated. He remains firm that the employees should face consequences for their actions.

America’s Worst Airline?

The incident further tarnishes the reputation of Frontier Airlines, which was recently named the worst airline in the U.S. based on customer complaints. According to the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, Frontier receives 33 complaints per 100,000 passengers—more than double that of Spirit Airlines, the next on the list.

While the airline claims recent investments have improved customer experience, incidents like this raise questions about the company’s ability to deliver on its promises. Frontier expressed disappointment about its ranking but insisted that improvements are underway.

Justice for the Sailor

As the investigation continues, Roach’s ordeal has drawn attention to broader concerns about passenger treatment and accountability within the airline industry. For a man who serves his country, being subjected to alleged extortion on Veterans Day is particularly jarring. His hope now is that Frontier takes swift and meaningful action to prevent similar incidents in the future.