Passenger banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US
Summary
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to land in Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant. The passenger was banned from future Qantas and Jetstar flights, and the plane continued its journey after refueling.Key Facts
- The QF21 flight departed Melbourne at 2:30 pm on Friday, heading to Dallas.
- About seven hours into the flight, the plane landed in Papeete, Tahiti, due to the passenger’s disruptive behavior.
- The passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant and refused to move when asked by crew members.
- Other passengers and crew helped the flight attendant during the incident.
- The passenger was banned from all future Qantas and Jetstar flights.
- The flight resumed after 35 minutes and arrived in Dallas on Saturday morning.
- Recent months have seen several incidents of disruptive and aggressive behavior on Australian flights, leading to some arrests and charges.
- Australian Federal Police stress that laws apply fully during flights, and offenders will face legal consequences.
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