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Qantas Flight Diverted After Man Bites Flight Attendant
The airline said the passenger was banned from all Qantas Group flights after the diversion and arrest, and the plane later continued to Dallas.
- On Friday, Qantas flight 21 from Melbourne to Dallas-Fort Worth diverted to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant during the 18-hour service.
- The 45-year-old Queanbeyan man allegedly became aggressive, shouted, and ignored crew instructions, prompting fellow passengers and crew members to rush to assist the affected staff member.
- Comedian Mike Goldstein filmed the passenger arguing with crew after being told to move, while Qantas subsequently issued the man a permanent no-fly ban from all group airlines, including Jetstar.
- After refuelling in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, the aircraft continued to Dallas, landing on Saturday morning several hours behind schedule with no serious injuries reported.
- This incident follows similar disruptions on a Canberra-to-Perth flight last month, prompting Qantas to reiterate its zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behaviour. "The safety of our customers and our crew is our number one priority," a Qantas spokesperson said.
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Qantas flight diverted after passenger reportedly bites crew member
A man has been banned from all Qantas flights after allegedly biting a crew member on a flight from Melbourne to the United States, forcing it to divert to Tahiti.The plane was forced to land in Papeete, Tahiti, where local authorities came on board the aircraft and arrested the passenger.The plane was refuelled and able to complete its journey to Dallas, while the passenger has been banned from all Qantas Group flights, which includes Jetstar.…
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