James August, of New Jersey, pleaded guilty to interfering with flight crew members and attendants in February and was ordered to pay the hefty sum by a federal judge Monday, the Honolulu Star Adviser reported. August, who was drinking before the flight, tried to order more alcohol on the plane and drank some he personally brought aboard. ADVERTISINGDuring the meal service, his girlfriend’s son told a flight attendant he had insulted the children and threatened their lives. Interfering with flight crew members and attendants is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000. Two women who caused a Cuba-bound flight to return to Toronto in 2016 were ordered to pay $7,500 in restitution to the airline.

Source: Fox News August 31, 2017 03:26 UTC