"Man Bites Flight Attendant, Forcing US-Bound Plane to Return to Tokyo"

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Source: The Guardian US
"Man Bites Flight Attendant, Forcing US-Bound Plane to Return to Tokyo"
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A drunk US man allegedly bit a flight attendant on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle, prompting the plane's return to Tokyo. The man was restrained and arrested upon landing, with the airline stating that he was intoxicated and acting unsafely. Biting flight crew or passengers can result in hefty legal penalties, as seen with recent fines from the FAA. This incident adds to a turbulent period for Japanese aviation, following recent collisions and incidents involving passenger jets.

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