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Qantas plane diverted after passenger bites flight attendant on way to US
Key takeaways
- The passenger involved has been barred from travelling with Qantas in future.
- Qantas has confirmed flight QF21 between Melbourne and Dallas was diverted on Friday due a disruptive passenger on board.
- The ABC understands the passenger bit a flight attendant, and fellow passengers helped to restrain him.
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The passenger involved has been barred from travelling with Qantas in future. (AAP: Paul Miller)
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Qantas has confirmed flight QF21 between Melbourne and Dallas was diverted on Friday due a disruptive passenger on board.
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