Two passengers restrained after violent altercation on Melbourne-Doha flight
Dubai: Two male passengers were restrained after a violent altercation aboard a Melbourne-to-Doha flight operated by Qatar Airways, with witnesses saying the men threatened passengers and crew and claimed to have a gun. Qatar Airways confirmed that the two men were involved in a physical altercation aboard flight VA7 on Friday and were restrained before being handed over to local authorities when…
Two male passengers aboard a Melbourne-to-Doha Qatar Airways flight were restrained after a violent altercation, according to witnesses and the airline. The incident occurred on Friday while flight VA7 was in transit. Witnesses reported that the men threatened passengers and crew, claiming they had a gun. They allegedly spat at and headbutted flight attendants, causing the situation to escalate into physical violence.
The men repeatedly left their seats during the flight before the confrontation took place. Several passengers assisted crew members in restraining the men, utilizing cable ties during the incident. The aircraft landed safely in Doha at approximately 11:15 PM local time. Upon arrival, Qatari police boarded the plane and took custody of the two passengers involved in the altercation.
Qatar Airways emphasized that the safety and wellbeing of their crew and passengers remain their top priority. One witness described the ordeal as "terrifying" and commended the cabin crew for managing the men throughout the duration of the flight.
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