Erratic Drunk Flyer Removed From Plane Diverted to Tahiti After Scuffling With Staff
Yahoo News
Last updated: May 18, 2026
A Qantas flight bound for Dallas, Texas, from Melbourne, Victoria, experienced an emergency diversion due to an unruly passenger. The aircraft was rerouted to Papeete, French Polynesia, where the disruptive individual was removed.
- The Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, flight QF9, was en route from Melbourne to Dallas when a male passenger, reportedly intoxicated, began causing a disturbance. His behavior escalated to a point where the flight crew deemed it necessary to divert the plane.
- The flight captain made the decision to alter the aircraft's course and land at Faa'a International Airport in Papeete. Upon arrival, authorities were alerted to escort the unruly passenger off the plane.
- Following the removal of the passenger, the flight continued its journey to Dallas. The incident caused a significant delay to the flight's schedule.
