A man is facing charges following a disturbance on an international flight bound for the John C. Munro International Airport in Hamilton, Ont. Thursday afternoon.
Police say the passenger made threats to airline staff and “created a disruptive and unsafe environment” for those returning on an Air Transat flight from Cayo Coco, Cuba.
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“The disturbance, stemming from alcohol-related issues and a desire for a cigarette in flight, prompted multiple passengers to intervene and assist the on-flight staff,” Hamilton police Const. Krista-Lee Ernst said.
Investigators say the individual was arrested around 3 p.m. after touchdown.
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A probe into the incident is ongoing and no one on the flight required medical treatment.
The 54-year-old suspect made an appearance in court for a bail hearing Friday.
He faces three charges in all, including causing a disturbance and assault in an aircraft while in flight.
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