Quantas allows deranged FF to board
Jun 23, 2004 | 10:53 am
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Quantas allows deranged FF to board
As reported by airsecurity.com....nice to know that Quantas is serious about safety. 
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.
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.
Jun 23, 2004 | 3:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
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.
Originally Posted by Boraxo
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.
What exactly is an Airline Checking Attendant? Seems like a pretty credible report on this credible website.
Jun 23, 2004 | 3:28 pm
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Originally Posted by snapperhead
KRIKIES! (sp?)
Jun 23, 2004 | 4:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
Qantas officials discovered the signed note in a restroom inside terminal three.
Originally Posted by thadocta
If Sydney to Wellington is domestic, why did I need my passport when I did this same sector two weeks ago?
Dave
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He (or someone
) must have been really deranged!Crikey!
Last edited by willyroo; Jun 23, 2004 at 4:34 pm
Jun 23, 2004 | 4:44 pm
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Originally Posted by thadocta
If Sydney to Wellington is domestic, why did I need my passport when I did this same sector two weeks ago?
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Ahh, it says the passenger was bound for Wellington, not that the plane was
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Jun 23, 2004 | 7:08 pm
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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 
. I wonder if this approach should be added to our strategies for obtaining an op-up?
. I wonder if this approach should be added to our strategies for obtaining an op-up?