An drunk Air New Zealand passenger had to be dragged of an Auckland-bound flight after he allegedly assaulted a crew member – resulting in a 90-minute delay for the rest of the travelers. The passenger,

An Air New Zealand flight bound for Auckland, New Zealand, from Perth, Australia, has been forced to divert after a passenger became disruptive.

A New Zealand man was arrested at Melbourne Airport after allegedly assaulting a crew member on board a flight on Wednesday,3.The man was due to appear before Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on4, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said.

The New Zealand citizen is expected to front court today on charges that carry a maximum jail term of 20 years.

An Air New Zealand passenger on a packed plane has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a crew member, forcing the international flight to be diverted.

The unruly passenger was restrained and removed after causing disruption onboard. Video / Supplied A woman on board an Auckland-bound flight that had to be diverted due to a violent passenger has described watching staff and fellow passengers wrestle the man to the ground and tie him up.

The international flight had to be diverted so AFP could escort the passenger off the flight and charge him with assaulting crew affecting the performance of their duty.

Disruptive passenger forces Air New Zealand flight bound for Auckland to divert to Melbourne - The flight continued to Auckland after 90-minute delay, Air New Zealand says