A 45-year-old Italian woman, identified as Paola Perruccio, created a ruckus on a Vistara flight operating from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai
The woman who held a ticket for the economy class insisted on sitting in the business class and assaulted and spat on crew members when they raised objections
Paola Perruccio, who was reportedly drunk, also stripped her clothes and walked up and down the aisle in a partially naked state, hurling abuses at the crew members
In view of the unruly conduct and violent behaviour of the woman, the Vistara flight captain issued a warning card and instructed the crew to get her dressed and tied to a seat at the rear end till they landed in Mumbai
Upon landing, the police seized Perruccio’s passport and also filed a chargesheet in the case after producing her before Andheri court. She was released on bail
A medical examination was also conducted on the woman before booking her under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The police said they have completed all formalities of recording statements of co-passengers, crew, and others
Lately, there have been an increase in mid-air incidents of misbehaviour by passengers with crew members and fellow travellers
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A scuffle ensued between a passenger and a crew member over onboard meals in an Indigo flight operating from Istanbul to Delhi. During the argument, the air hostess yelled “I am not your servant sir."