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Naked passenger forces Virgin flight to turn around

By Aziz Al Saafin, 1News Reporter

May 28, 2024

Virgin Australia plane. — Virgin Australia plane. (Source: istock.com)

A passenger on Virgin flight VA696 between Perth and Melbourne was arrested yesterday after allegedly running up and down the aisle naked mid-flight.

Australian Federal Police said the passenger knocked a crew member to the floor during the incident.

The flight was then forced to turn around an hour later.

Virgin Australia said: "We can confirm on Monday, 27 May, VA696 Perth to Melbourne, returned to Perth due to a disruptive passenger on board."

"On arrival in Perth, the aircraft was met by the Australian Federal Police and the disruptive guest was offloaded," the statement read.

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"The safety of our guests and crew is our top priority, and we sincerely apologise to guests impacted."

The incident left some passengers stranded in Perth.

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