The incident occurred on November 5 on flight HY-552. The conflict was triggered by a flight attendant's refusal to serve alcohol to the passenger, as the man was already intoxicated.
Incident details
According to Kun.uz, citing the court decision, after being refused service, the Russian man began shouting loudly, using profanity, and insulting the crew and other passengers. He ignored all warnings.
Upon landing at Tashkent airport, police officers boarded the aircraft. The passenger refused to comply with the lawful demands of law enforcement, continued swearing, and threw and kicked his carry-on luggage from the plane's stairs.
Court decision
During the court hearing, the man pleaded guilty and expressed remorse. However, on November 6, the Sergeli District Court of Tashkent found him guilty of petty hooliganism and disobedience to law enforcement officers.
Context
The events unfolded in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, which had a population of approximately 2.9 million people as of 2023.
