CANBERRA, ACT, April 24 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:
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A Queanbeyan man is expected to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today (24 April, 2026) charged over alleged disorderly and aggressive behaviour that led to his mid-flight restraint when travelling from Canberra to Perth.
The man, 45, allegedly behaved in a disorderly manner by shouting, swearing and ignoring safety instructions from airline crew during the flight on 16 April, 2026.
Police will also allege he kicked and pushed the seat in front of him occupied by a female passenger and then became aggressive towards her after she asked him to stop.
Cabin crew informed the flight captain of the m...