Drunk Plane Passenger Who Was Immediately Kicked Off Flight After Boarding Arrested for Punching Airport Wall
The Australian man could be responsible for penalties up to $12,000 for his charges
An Australian traveler is facing the consequences for his drunken actions at the airport.
A 37-year-old man appeared before the Perth Magistrates Court on April 7 and was charged with disorderly conduct originating from a March incident during which he was arrested by Australian Federal Police (AFP) in Perth Airport after allegedly becoming increasingly aggressive and violent towards airline staffers at his terminal gate.
An AFP press release obtained by PEOPLE, claims when the man boarded the flight to Melbourne, he was visibly under the influence, which led the flight attendants to ask him to leave the aircraft.
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They claim the traveler became “loud and aggressive” towards the airline crew and then reportedly “punched the wall outside a boarding gate with an open palm.”
While being arrested and detained, the AFP says the man also refused to identify himself.
AFP Detective Inspector Peter Brindal, said of the incident, “Our airports are a shared, safe space and airport and airline staff should not have to deal with intoxicated passengers, verbal abuse or any other bad behavior.”
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He continued, “The AFP works closely with our partners in the airline industry to intervene if anyone’s behavior in or around an airport becomes aggressive.”
The Perth Magistrates Court charged the man with one count of acting in a disorderly manner in public and one count of failure to comply with a request. He may be fined up to $12,000, as each offense carries a maximum penalty of $6,000.
Unruly passengers are an all too common occurrence in air travel, but some leave more room for debate, including a recent headline-grabbing incident in the U.K.
Last month, a British woman, Ann-Marie Murray, 55, who was traveling with her husband, was escorted off her flight by police after being unable to pay for the $9 snacks she had acquired on board. The couple, who say they had run out of cash on their 4-day trip in the Canary Islands, told the flight crew that their card payment system was not working properly and, therefore, wouldn’t accept the charge.
While the flight attendants alleged that the couple was being difficult and “refusing to pay,” the couple reported that they attempted to do everything possible, including offering to visit an ATM when the plane landed.
However, when the plane reached Bristol Airport, law enforcement met the plane and removed the passengers.
“I thought it was a joke when the crew said they had called the police,” she explained to the officers, calling the entire situation “a silly misunderstanding.”
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Shocking moment ‘drunk’ Brit passenger is grappled by cops on Ryanair plane after ‘refusing to sit down during landing’
The man allegedly sparked chaos on a previous flight after a similar string of antics
Moment drunk Brit passenger is grappled by cops on Ryanair flight to Bristol
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THIS is the shocking moment a Ryanair flight descends into chaos as a “drunk” passenger gets into a scrap with police.
The wild tussle erupted after the rowdy traveller reportedly refused to sit down before landing – leaving the flight from Krakow circling Bristol Airport on Tuesday, November 11.
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Dramatic footage appears to show the man onboard the flight flipping off a fellow passenger as he chuckles.
Cabin crew can be heard telling him, “sit down” and the man swears.
Eventually, the flight landed in Bristol where it was met by police.
He is instructed to get off the jet – but instead refuses to budge.
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The two officers then get into a scuffle with the man after telling him to “stand up please”.
The trio then get into an intense tussle – which included the man being put into a headlock.
Ryanair officials confirmed the police managed to remove the “disruptive” passenger.
According to the cameraman, the passenger had allegedly caused trouble on a previous flight on Sunday from Bristol to Krakow.
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On this outgoing trip, he is said to have drank heavily, sworn multiple times and behaved inappropriately towards a young woman, BristolLive reported.
He is also alleged to have disrupted border control in Krakow, witnesses claimed.
The man initially seemed calmer on the return flight back to the UK.
He even said to the cameraman: “Do you remember me?”
But his behaviour escalated after heavy boozing on the jet.
Passengers reportedly asked him to be quieter because of the children, but this caused further conflict.
As the plane was approaching Bristol to land, the passenger refused to take his seat – which delayed touchdown.
The cameraman said: “The man was loud most of the time.
“As soon as he had a drink, he started his mischief and acting up.”
Police took over an hour to haul the allegedly intoxicated man off the plane, delaying the aircraft’s next scheduled flight.
Ryanair said: “Crew on this flight from Krakow to Bristol called ahead for police assistance after an individual passenger became disruptive.
“Police met the aircraft upon arrival at Bristol and removed this disruptive passenger.”
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They added: “Ryanair has a strict zero tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct and will continue to take decisive action to combat unruly passenger behaviour, ensuring that all passengers and crew travel in a respectful and stress-free environment, without unnecessary disruption.”
The Sun contacted Avon and Sommerset Police for comment.
