Passenger detained and banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US
A passenger has been banned from Qantas after allegedly biting a flight attendant on a flight from Melbourne to Dallas. The incident forced the plane to divert to Tahiti, where authorities met the aircraft upon landing. Qantas emphasized its zero tolerance for disruptive behavior on flights.
- ▪The QF21 flight was diverted to Papeete, Tahiti, due to the passenger's behavior.
- ▪Upon arrival, the disruptive passenger was banned from future Qantas and Jetstar flights.
- ▪Footage of the incident showed the passenger in a heated exchange with cabin crew.
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Passengers and crew came to the assistance of the flight attendant during the alleged biting incident, a Qantas spokesperson said. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersView image in fullscreenPassengers and crew came to the assistance of the flight attendant during the alleged biting incident, a Qantas spokesperson said. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersQantasPassenger banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US The flight from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to land temporarily in Tahiti due to the alleged disruptive behaviourCaitlin CassidySun 17 May 2026 00.44 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 00.45 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA passenger has been banned from future Qantas travel after a plane travelling on a long haul flight from Australia to…
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