An Auckland man spent most of a flight home from San Francisco in handcuffs after allegedly abusing and threatening crew.
The 54-year-old man, whom the Herald has chosen not to name, was arrested at Auckland Airport and charged with disorderly behaviour. He will appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow.
A police spokeswoman said the man was a passenger on Air New Zealand flight NZ7, which landed about 5.30am on Tuesday. He was apparently intoxicated and became "abusive and threatening" to other passengers and staff.
After a "physical confrontation" he was restrained and handcuffed.
Another passenger on NZ7 said that about three hours into the flight the man started yelling and swinging his arms around.
