A passenger onboard a Jetstar flight was questioned by police and subsequently issued a lifetime travel ban from both Jetstar and Qantas after inflating a life jacket during the pre-flight safety briefing.
The incident, which the passenger described as a joke, occurred while safety procedures were being demonstrated. Airlines maintain strict protocols regarding safety equipment compliance and passenger behavior during briefings.
The resulting penalties highlight the aviation industry's zero-tolerance policy toward interference with emergency gear and safety demonstrations.
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