A Qantas Boeing 787-9 flying from Melbourne to Dallas diverted to Tahiti after a belligerent passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant, threatened crew, and became so disruptive that continuing the ultra-longhaul flight was no longer a reasonable option.
The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9, departed Melbourne on Friday, May 15, 2026 for what is one of the longest flights in the world. About seven hours into the journey, the crew made the decision to divert to Tahiti after a male passenger allegedly became threatening and violent.
Video from onboard shows the man slurring his words, cursing at the crew, and appearing completely out of control.
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