Couple arrested on suspicion of trying to board American Airlines flight in Miami without authorization

A couple were arrested at Miami International Airport over the weekend on suspicion of forcing their way onto a restricted jet bridge and pushing two people while trying to board a flight, CNN affiliate WSVN reported, citing authorities.

Rafael Seirafe-Novaes, 40, and Beatriz Rapoport De Campos Maia, 29, had been denied boarding on Sunday because they were late to their American Airlines flight to Mexico, WSVN reported, citing the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

The suspects disregarded “no trespassing” signs and ignored commands from a ticketing agent, forcefully entering the restricted jet bridge, according to arrest reports obtained by WSVN.

The pair pushed two people, and Rapoport De Campos Maia threw coffee at them, according to the arrest reports.

Cell phone footage shared on social media shows law enforcement arriving and taking the couple into custody. During the arrest, Seirafe-Novaes “resisted without violence,” pulling his arms away, according to one of the arrest reports.