Quantas allows deranged FF to board
 

As reported by airsecurity.com....nice to know that Quantas is serious about safety. :td:

Australia (Country threat level - 3): A man with known mental issues was allowed to board a domestic Qantas flight at Sydney Airport bound for Wellington on 23 June 2004, despite requests by police authorities that he be barred from the flight. Police made the request after airport staff discovered a note in a terminal restroom written by the man, threatening "Wrath of the Almighty" if he were to be allowed to board the flight.

Qantas officials discovered the signed note in a restroom inside terminal three. Police officials were notified of the threat, and asked that the man be detained until they could arrive. Airline checking attendants refused, and allowed the man to board with an upgraded ticket, citing the fact that he was a frequent flier and known to the staff, who did not deem him a security threat. Airline officials have assured police and Australian Security Intelligence Office agents that future incidents will be dealt with appropriately.

Was it Paul Hogan?

If Sydney to Wellington is domestic, why did I need my passport when I did this same sector two weeks ago?

Dave

Thats so folk on the west island dont realise NZ has annexed oz ;)

Which airline was it?
 

And what is this airline that is referred to? "Quantas"? Never heard of them myself.....

Dave

With the flight going to Wellington, it was probably a politican...

So, what happened? Hijacking?

KRIKIES! (sp?)

I bet the note actually said "Wrath of Almighty" if he were not given an ODU at the QP. ^


Yes they realised he was actually a CL and gave him an upgrade. :D

What exactly is an Airline Checking Attendant? Seems like a pretty credible report on this credible website.

I believe the interjection you're looking for is "Crikey!!". :)

Thank you.

The flights to Wellington leave from Terminal 1, not Terminal 3.

He (or someone:)) must have been really deranged!

Crikey!

Ahh, it says the passenger was bound for Wellington, not that the plane was :)

Dave

Isnt there a Wellington in NSW? Make an interesting sight trying to land there though.

If I was forced to fly to Wellington (NZ) I would be pretty upset too! Imaging leaving Australia to go to Wellington ... especially in winter :p . I wonder if this approach should be added to our strategies for obtaining an op-up?