Originally Posted by
dhuey
Does anyone know what happens to the passenger in this situation? Let's assume his/her belligerence really did require a diversion. And let's say it's not a NZ national. What happens next? Criminal charges in Auckland? How do you get that passenger back to their home nation? Another commercial flight?
It really depends on the jurisdiction and what the local authorities choose to do.
A US national was tried and charged in the UK last year for causing a diversion. He was acquitted.
American Cleared of Air Rage Charges After Flight Diversion.