Qantas passenger taken off international flight after allegedly biting flight attendant
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant. Fellow passengers and crew intervened during the incident, which resulted in no serious injuries. The disruptive passenger was removed from the aircraft and issued a no-fly ban by Qantas before the flight continued to its destination several hours late.
- ▪The flight was diverted to Tahiti to remove a man who allegedly bit a flight attendant.
- ▪Fellow passengers and crew members assisted the staff member during the incident.
- ▪The passenger was met by local authorities and issued a no-fly ban by Qantas.
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