A mainland Chinese woman who was arrested for throwing a cup of orange juice at a Cathay Pacific flight attendant has been fined HKD4,000.
Xu Chao Yu, 37, pleaded guilty to common assault at Tsuen Wan Magistrates’ Court today.
According to HK01, the magistrate said Xu could be jailed for common assault, but let her off as she pleaded guilty, had no criminal record, and did not injure the victim.
The 37-year-old was travelling with three children and an elderly couple on flight CX746 from Dubai to Hong Kong on July 29.
During the flight, Xu reportedly got into an argument with a cabin crew member when she was unable to secure children’s meals, resulting in her throwing a cup of orange juice at the attendant. Talk about a sour mood.
Police boarded the plane after it landed at Hong Kong International Airport and arrested Xu for common assault.
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