Qantas plane diverted after passenger bites flight attendant on way to US
A Qantas flight from Melbourne to the United States was diverted to Tahiti after a passenger bit a flight attendant. The airline has issued a no-fly ban for the disruptive passenger. After being met by local authorities, the plane was refueled and continued its journey to Dallas.
- ▪The incident occurred on flight QF21 during its journey from Melbourne to Dallas.
- ▪Fellow passengers assisted in restraining the disruptive individual.
- ▪Qantas emphasized its commitment to the safety of customers and crew, stating zero tolerance for such behavior.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Passenger detained and banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Qantas passenger removed from flight — The Sydney Morning Herald
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Qantas plane diverted to Tahiti after passenger bites flight attendant on Melbourne-US journeyTopic:Air Transport IndustrySun 17 May 2026 at 12:19pmSun 17 May 2026 at 12:19pmSun 17 May 2026 at 12:19pmThe passenger involved has been barred from travelling with Qantas in future. (AAP: Paul Miller)abc.net.au/news/qantas-plane-diverted-after-passenger-bites-flight-attendant/106689164Link copiedShareShare articleA flight heading from Melbourne to the United States had to be diverted to Tahiti after a passenger reportedly bit a flight attendant.Qantas has confirmed flight QF21 between Melbourne and Dallas was diverted on Friday due a disruptive passenger on board.Loading Twitter contentThe ABC understands the passenger bit a flight attendant, and fellow passengers helped to restrain him.Local…
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