Brazilian couple arrested for forcing flight boarding

A couple from Brazil was arrested at Miami International Airport after trying to force their way onto an American Airlines flight to Cancun. They arrived late and got into a confrontation with airport staff, leading to charges of battery and trespassing. Beatriz Rapoport de Campos Maia, 29, and Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 41, were involved in a scuffle that resulted in coffee being spilled on an airline worker. They claimed they were rushing to catch their flight after multiple connections. The couple was released from jail on bond and described the incident as an accident that escalated. They denied throwing coffee and stated that the situation was exaggerated. The flight eventually departed 39 minutes late.