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Air Canada Flight Diverted After Passenger Disturbance

5/16/2025

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An Air Canada flight bound for Paris from Montreal made an unexpected stop in St. John's early Thursday after a 43-year-old passenger caused a disturbance. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary intervened, escorting him off the plane at 1:30 a.m. He now faces charges under the Aeronautics Act for his unruly behavior and awaits a court appearance.

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An Air Canada flight bound for Paris from Montreal made an unexpected stop in St. John's early Thursday after a 43-year-old passenger caused a disturbance. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary intervened, escorting him off the plane at 1:30 a.m. He now faces charges under the Aeronautics Act for his unruly behavior and awaits a court appearance.