‘Disruptive man who caused Perth to Sydney flight turnaround’ facing massive fuel bill, fines
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A Sydney man has been charged after allegedly causing a ruckus on a red-eye flight from Perth to Sydney on Monday morning which forced the plane to turnaround mid-flight, stranding around 150 people.
Wade Corbett, 33, is accused of being intoxicated when he became disruptive on Jetstar flight JQ 989 and refused to comply with the pilot.
Wade Corbett was arrested after the Jetstar flight was forced to turnaround.
When the decision was made to turn the plane around one hour in to the journey, Corbett allegedly locked himself in a toilet and refused to come out until the plane had landed.
He was charged with behaving in a disorderly manner on an aircraft and failing to comply with instructions given by cabin crew, namely putting on his seat belt.
During his court appearance in Perth Magistrate’s Court on Monday, Corbett’s duty lawyer said he disputed the allegations against him.
If found guilty, Jetstar is seeking $20,000 in fuel costs and reparation for operational costs, including flight cancellation costs.
He is also facing up to $27,000 in fines.
Corbett moved to Baldivis, in Perth’s south, from Gosford, New South Wales last month.
The court was told he was returning to NSW for an outstanding court matter.
