Indian passenger faces jail for death threats on flight to Singapore

By Phan Anh April 1, 2025 | 02:00 am PT

The world's largest indoor waterfall at Terminal 1 inside Singapore's Changi Airport is seen from Canopy Bridge. Photo by Pexels

A 42-year-old Indian national is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening to kill a flight attendant on board a flight bound for Singapore's Changi Airport.

The incident took place on Feb. 27, when the man, believed to be intoxicated, reportedly grabbed a fellow passenger and forcefully pushed the seat in front of him, causing a disturbance mid-flight.

When a cabin crew member intervened in an attempt to calm him down, the man allegedly responded with death threats, Singapore police said in a statement on March 31, The Straits Times reported.

He was restrained for the remainder of the journey. Upon arrival at Changi Airport, the man was arrested by airport police, according to Mothership.

The suspect is scheduled to be charged on April 1. He faces several serious offenses, including using criminal force, issuing death threats, and causing a public disturbance on board an aircraft while intoxicated. If convicted, he could face a jail sentence.