Qantas Bans Passenger After Alleged Bite Forces Tahiti Diversion on Melbourne–Dallas Flight
TL;DR
A disruptive passenger on Qantas flight QF21 from Melbourne to Dallas allegedly bit a flight attendant, triggering a diversion to Tahiti where authorities issued a no-fly ban for the traveler; the aircraft resumed to Dallas about 35 minutes later, highlighting ongoing concerns about in-flight misconduct in Australia.
- Passenger banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US The Guardian
- Texas-bound flight diverted to Tahiti after alleged drunk passenger bites cabin crew New York Post
- Passenger banned from Qantas flights after plane diverted amid claims crew member was 'bitten' 9News
- Qantas passenger taken off international flight after allegedly biting flight attendant SMH.com.au
- Qantas plane diverted after passenger bites flight attendant on way to US Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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