Overview
- Anthony Morrison-Taylor, 44, was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court after pleading guilty to a public order offence over an abusive outburst on a February 2024 flight.
- He was fined £500, ordered to pay £750 in compensation to the air steward, and £750 towards prosecution costs.
- Judge Gavin Doig imposed the penalties after deferring sentence last September on the condition of no further alcohol-related offending, a requirement Morrison-Taylor met.
- Crew refused him more alcohol during turbulence, he responded with verbal abuse, police were contacted via air traffic control, and he was arrested on landing at Newcastle Airport.
- In court, the steward said he was left shocked, the judge referenced prior drink-related convictions, and the defence described the incident as isolated with positive character references.