Passenger banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US

A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant. The incident occurred seven hours into the QF21 flight on Friday. Passengers and crew assisted the affected flight attendant. Upon landing in Papeete, authorities met the plane, and Qantas issued the disruptive passenger a no-fly ban, effective immediately for Qantas and Jetstar flights. The flight resumed its journey to Dallas approximately 35 minutes later. Qantas stated they have zero tolerance for disruptive behavior, prioritizing the safety of customers and crew. The article also mentions other recent incidents of disruptive behavior on Australian flights.

A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was diverted to Papeete, French Polynesia, on Friday due to a disruptive passenger. Local media reported that the passenger bit a flight attendant. Other passengers restrained the individual. Upon arrival in Papeete, local authorities met the man, who has since been issued a no-fly ban on all Qantas aircraft. A Qantas spokesperson stated that the safety of customers and crew is a top priority with zero tolerance for disruptive behavior.