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Perth Woman Charged After Virgin Flight Altercation Over Bum Bag

She now faces a court summons following her removal for refusing to stow a bum bag deemed a safety hazard.

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Overview

  • Cabin crew asked the passenger to remove her bum bag to eliminate a potential hazard during emergency evacuation.
  • Footage captures her launching an abusive tirade at a flight attendant and accusing staff of demanding she undress.
  • AFP officers arrived at Perth Airport about 2:50 pm Friday and escorted her off the Melbourne-bound flight without further incident.
  • She was arrested, formally charged under aviation safety regulations and issued a summons to appear in court.
  • The incident underscores the AFP’s role in maintaining flight security and enforcing passenger safety protocols.