Disruptive Passenger Handcuffed on British Airways Flight and Banned from International Travel

Oct 22, 2025 10:44 am CST

A 51-year-old man with bipolar disorder was handcuffed to his seat during a British Airways flight from Los Angeles to London after threatening crew members and passengers. Simon Jones received a six-month international travel ban, community service, and fines for his sustained disruptive behavior that significantly impacted flight operations.