Jetstar flight to Bali is forced to turn back mid-air after passenger ‘went loopy and banged on the cockpit door’

A Jetstar flight to Bali was forced to turn back and land in Melbourne after a ‘passenger from hell’ went on a tirade and even banged on the cockpit door.

The plane took off on schedule at 10am on Monday, but as the woman’s behaviour became increasingly erratic, flight crew made the decision to abandon the planned route and landed in Melbourne at 3pm.

Footage shows a woman standing in the aisle of flight JQ43 shouting at passengers and staff.

‘Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Bali turned back to Melbourne today because a woman went loopy and banged on the cockpit door because she thought someone stole her phone,’ one passenger wrote on Facebook.

It is understood the unruly passenger, who was roaming up and down the aisle for most of the flight, began screaming and eventually had to be restrained. 

Melanie, who was onboard, described the incident as ‘concerning’, saying it’s the ‘most

‘I think some kids onboard were a bit scared,’ she told 3AW Drive.

‘It was the most eventful flight I’ve ever been on.  

‘The pilot said they had made the decision to turn back to Melbourne.’

Jetstar rescheduled the flight to 10am on Tuesday 

Jetstar rescheduled the flight and apologised for any inconvenience. 

‘The Captain decided to return to Melbourne to get assistance from the Australian Federal Police after a passenger became disruptive just under two hours into the flight,’ the airline said in a statement provided to Daily Mail Australia. 

‘We know this was a difficult experience for other customers and our team members, and we thank those who assisted with the situation.

‘Due to the circumstances, several crew members were unable to continue flying and the flight has been rescheduled for 10am tomorrow.

‘We will provide accommodation overnight to any customers who need it and cover other reasonable expenses including meals.

‘The safety of our customers and crew is our priority.’

The plane took off on schedule at 10am on Monday, but as the woman’s behaviour became increasingly erratic, flight crew made the decision to abandon the planned route and landed in Melbourne at 3pm 

More to come.