Jetstar passenger allegedly commits disgusting act mid-flight

A disorderly passenger was booted off a Jetstar flight after allegedly vaping and urinating on vacant seats on a plane before take-off.

The passenger, 52, allegedly carried out the disgusting behaviour on a Melbourne-bound flight from the Gold Coast on Monday night. 

Australian Federal Police officers were forced to intervene escorting the passenger off the plane.

He was then hit with a string of charges and ordered to face court next year. 

The 52-year-old was allegedly seen smoking an e-cigarette in his seat prior to take-off.

He was instructed by cabin crew to stop, then he allegedly became argumentative and attempted to enter the toilet.

Fellow passengers then watched on in horror as the man allegedly dropped his shorts and urinated on vacant seats.

The plane returned to the terminal so the unruly passenger could be removed from the delayed flight by AFP officers.

The man was charged with offensive or disorderly behaviour on an aircraft, disobeying safety instructions by cabin crew and smoking on aircraft.

The man will appear in Southport Magistrates Court on February 5.

The maximum penalty for each of these offences is a $13,750 fine.

‘I am appalled by the disgraceful behaviour exhibited on this aircraft,’ Gold Coast Airport Commander Superintendent Josh Kinghorn said.

‘AFP has zero tolerance for bad behaviour at airports and this case is an example of how one person’s abhorrent actions have a direct impact on those around them.

There will be a higher presence of AFP officers at airports during the busy festive season

‘Smoking a vape and urinating on a seat is not only repugnant but also poses a severe risk to the safety and comfort of passengers.

‘Such despicable actions will never be tolerated, and we will ensure appropriate measures are taken to hold the individual accountable for the appalling conduct.’

The AFP ramped up its high visibility patrols at major airports ahead of Christmas, the busiest travel period of the year.

Around 2.6 million passengers are expected through Australia’s biggest airport Sydney during the 3-week Christmas holiday peak, almost 500,000 more than last year

People are reminded that bad behaviour can delay flights and can result in travel bans and criminal charges.

AFP officers have urged travellers to do the right thing during the busiest travel period of the year (stock image of travellers at Sydney Airport)

At least 180 alleged offenders had been charged with 252 offences at Australia’s busiest airports in the last five months since July 1.

‘We are seeing an increased frustration by passengers at airports. Some of that is due to bad behaviour from intoxication, passengers who are not being patient or tolerant, and some is attributable to some travellers who are stressed because they are running late or ill-prepared,’ AFP Assistant Commissioner Wegg said.

‘While holidays can be exciting, they can also be stressful.

‘Bad behaviour can let down the ones we love, including families and children. So this festive season – be prepared, patient and polite at airports.’

Travellers who see fellow passengers doing the wrong thing are urged to report the incident to the AFP hotline on 131 237.