A flight from Tokyo to Seattle had to turn around over the Pacific Ocean when an intoxicated passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant’s arm. The 55-year-old American onboard the All Nippon Airways flight was heavily drunk when he attacked the female crew member, causing the approximately nine-hour flight to return to Haneda Airport in Tokyo. The passenger was restrained by the flight crew and turned over to local police upon arrival. No other passengers were injured in the incident.
The unidentified passenger refuted the accusations, claiming he didn’t recall the assault due to the influence of a sleeping pill. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department did not respond to the incident. The safety and security of passengers and employees are ANA’s top priority, and the flight eventually departed nearly 19 hours after its scheduled time. This incident highlights the growing issue of unruly passengers on flights and the importance of air travel safety.
Summery :
– Intoxicated passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant’s arm on ANA flight from Tokyo to Seattle
– Flight had to turn around and return to Tokyo
– Passenger was restrained by the flight crew and turned over to police upon arrival
– No passengers were injured
– Incident caused a delay of nearly 19 hours for the flight
– Earlier incident of intoxicated passenger causing a flight diversion on American Airlines
