What happened to the unruly passenger on the Qatar Airways flight to Manchester?

The passenger, Wayne Scott, was jailed for 23 weeks for being drunk and abusive on the flight. He was physically restrained by cabin crew and met by police upon landing.

Why was Wayne Scott jailed after his flight?

Wayne Scott was jailed for being drunk on an aircraft and exhibiting abusive behavior that caused significant concern and distress to other passengers and the cabin crew.

How did cabin crew handle the disruptive passenger on the plane?

Cabin crew physically restrained the passenger, Wayne Scott, using cable ties and a seat belt in the rear of the aircraft until police arrived at Manchester Airport.

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Drunk Flyer Restrained on Plane Lands in Jail

19 Jan

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Summary

Passenger jailed for 23 weeks for being drunk and abusive on a flight.
Cabin crew used cable ties to restrain the unruly passenger.
The incident occurred on a Qatar Airways flight to Manchester Airport.

Drunk Flyer Restrained on Plane Lands in Jail

A disruptive passenger received a 23-week prison sentence after his heavily intoxicated and abusive behaviour aboard a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Manchester. The man, Wayne Scott, 47, exhibited loud and verbally abusive conduct, causing visible distress to fellow passengers, including families with children. Cabin crew were forced to physically restrain him using cable ties and a seat belt.

Upon landing at Manchester Airport on September 8 last year, Scott was met by police. He had become argumentative when asked to calm down and later adopted a 'boxing stance' in the aisle. Scott pleaded guilty to being drunk on an aircraft, acknowledging his behaviour was "disgusting."

Scott's defense highlighted personal crises, including recent family bereavements and a marriage breakdown. However, the judge emphasized the abhorrent nature of his actions and the significant concern caused to others on the flight, stating that a custodial sentence was necessary.