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Man Arrested For In-Flight Disturbance…That Occurred Four Months Ago

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 23, 2021November 14, 2023 6 Comments

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Delayed justice is still justice. In Japan, a man was arrested for an in-flight disturbance over masks that occurred last September. Actions always have consequences.

Better Late Than Never: Man Arrested For Shocking In-Flight Disturbance

The incident occurred on September 7, 2020 onboard a Peach Aviation flight. Peach is a low-cost-carrier based in Osaka and subsidiary of All Nippon Airways. 34-year-old Junya Okuno refused to put on a mask before takeoff, demanding that the request be made in writing. The flight, traveling from Hokkaido (KUH) to Osaka (ITM), still took off and Okuno continued to refuse to wear a mask while in the air.

When flight attendants again reminded him of the mask requirement, he became even more belligerent and twisted the arm of one flight attendant. Deeming him a threat, the captain diverted the Osaka-bound flight to Niigata Airport (KIJ).

Okuno was showered with applause as he was led off the aircraft and it isn’t clear how he got home to Toride in the Ibaraki Prefecture.

But earlier this week, a knock came at his door. It was Osaka Prefectural Police. They placed him under arrest for “forced obstruction of business operations.” I’m not sufficiently familiar with Japanese law to understand how police from Osaka could make an arrest in Ibaraki, but Okuno now faces potential fines and jail time.

CONCUSION

Stating the “customer is king” is an understatement in Japan. Nevertheless, the customer is not always right; there are limits. It appears Okuno was given more than enough rope to hang himself with second and third chances to comply. Holding him to account for his poor behavior will hopefully discourage other potential deviants from creating disturbances or harassing flights attendants onboard.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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6 Comments

  1. Joe Chivas Reply
    January 23, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    Well, one mask at a time…

  2. AlohaDaveKennedy Reply
    January 23, 2021 at 8:49 pm

    Actions always have consequences? Come on man – not if your name is Hunter Biden.

    • 747always Reply
      January 24, 2021 at 12:22 am

      You missed Donald “grab em by the p*say Trump

      • Joe Chivas Reply
        January 24, 2021 at 2:18 pm

        Trump is all talk. Biden is the one with busy hands. After digitally penetrating Tara Read, Biden said “C’mon man, I heard you liked me.”

    • Wiley Dog Reply
      January 24, 2021 at 2:08 pm

      And, “Take ’em by force” Don Jr.

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