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Man arrested for claiming to have coronavirus on plane, forcing it to return to Toronto
Peel police have arrested a man for mischief after he reportedly told a plane full of people bound for Jamaica that he had coronavirus, forcing it to return to Toronto. The WestJet flight, headed to Montego Bay,, departed Toronto around 10 a.m. and was about halfway there when the man stood up and told crew and passengers he had coronavirus. The pilot radioed back and returned the flight to Toronto Pearson Airport. The plane landed at around 2:10 p.m. where the suspect was arrested.… (www.680news.com) More...
I hope the airline takes him to court to recoup the money for that flight and the other 2 canceled ones over his now 15 minutes of fame. What a maroon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NYFq7ZJg4c
Smartphones seem to have found there way into the hands of some very dumb people.
All incurred costs, both by the airline and passengers should be charged to this guy, by order of a court or courts. His earnings need be garnisheed until all of the debt, including accrued interest, has been paid. Unfortunately, he would just go on welfare and not work for the rest of his life.
If you think the airlines have problems enough if I were captaining and had enough of clowns I'd have a light parachute in my bag and chuck his tail out. For the safety of the flight of course.
