Man charged after allegedly trying to open Qantas plane door mid-flight

WORLD Man charged after allegedly trying to open Qantas plane door mid-flight By Katie Scott Global News Posted September 23, 2026 3:37 pm 3 min read View image in full screen Australia Qantas Qantas passenger planes wait for take off at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. AP Photo/Mark Baker LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE A West Australian man has been charged with several offences after allegedly trying to open a Qantas plane door mid-flight, according to authorities. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering the safety of an aircraft and disorderly behaviour while on the Perth-bound flight. “AFP officers at Perth Airport responded to an airline request for assistance and met a flight as it arrived from Karratha on Sept. 21, 2026,” police said in the news release. “Police will allege the man, 41, verbally abused a fellow passenger on the flight before he pushed and kicked the seat in front of him. When cabin crew approached and attempted to intervene, he allegedly abused them.” 3:55 Travel Tips: From the prairies to Australia Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results. The man then allegedly ignored directions from the cabin crew to fasten his seatbelt in preparation for landing and attempted to open the forward passenger door while the aircraft was in flight. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT He was escorted from the plane upon its arrival to Perth Airport. “The man then allegedly became aggressive towards officers and failed to comply with police directions, resulting in officers restraining the man,” according to police. Get breaking Montreal news Get breaking Montreal news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. SIGN UP FOR BREAKING MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. The man was charged with causing harm to a Commonwealth public official, which carries a maximum penalty of 13 years in prison, and endangering the safety of an aircraft, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. He was also charged with not complying with crew instructions and disorderly behaviour. The passenger was granted bail at…