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May 18, 2026 · Source: Simple Flying
Qantas Flight Diversion: Passenger Ban – Melbourne to Dallas 2024
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Source: Aggressive Passenger Banned From Flying After Biting Flight Attendant On Dallas-Bound Flight
On July 11, 2024, a Qantas flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Dallas (DFW) diverted to Papeete, Tahiti, after a passenger bit a flight attendant. The incident led to a roughly 3-hour delay and a lifetime ban for the aggressive passenger from Qantas flights; the airline estimates the diversion cost over $100,000.
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