WA man charged with assault after pushing Qantas crew before takeoff
A Perth man has been charged with assault for pushing a cabin manager on a Qantas flight.
The man was seated in an exit row when he began acting aggressively toward crew. Staff asked him to move seats after assessing him unsuitable for the exit row position.
When he tried to retrieve luggage, he allegedly pushed a cabin manager with both hands to the chest. A fellow passenger helped restrain the man before he left the aircraft.
Australian Federal Police arrested him after crew called for assistance. He faces court on Saturday.
The flight and its return service were both cancelled.
- 57 years old
- Age
- Perth to Melbourne
- Route
- Common assault
- Charge
- Saturday, Perth Magistrates Court
- Court date
Why it mattersDisruptive passengers cost airlines money, disrupt other travellers, and put crew safety at risk. Charges signal zero tolerance for this behaviour.
AustraliaQantas operates flights across Australia. Passengers on Perth-Melbourne routes may experience delays or cancellations from such incidents. The airline has a zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behaviour.
