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A Surrey man could face fines totalling 13,000 dollars, if convicted of forcing the diversion of a plane
BY , Jun 18, 2020 9:24 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
FILE Photo - An Air Canada jet takes off from Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Enfield, N.S. on Thursday, March 8, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
A Surrey man could face fines totalling 13-thousand dollars if he's convicted of forcing the diversion of a plane flying from Vancouver to Toronto.
The 60 year old was arrested early Sunday when the plane diverted to Winnipeg after it's alleged he lit a cigarette, ignored the direction of crew and refused to wear a protective face mask when ordered.
Winnipeg RCMP say the man has now been charged with mischief over five-thousand dollars.
But he could face fines almost triple that amount if it's decided he failed to comply with aviation regulations such as the prohibition against smoking aboard an aircraft.
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