Brisbane man fined $1700 for travelling under a fake name
A Brisbane man who was accused of making a bomb threat while onboard a flight has been fined $1700 after he travelled under his friend's name.
Police alleged the 45-year-old made a reference to a bomb while on the phone after he boarded a flight in Sydney bound for Brisbane in January.
He was escorted off the plane before authorities discovered he was travelling under the false name.
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A Brisbane man who was accused of making a bomb threat while onboard a flight has been fined $1700 after he travelled under a fake name. Kate Geraghty
He also travelled from Hobart to Sydney that day under the same name.
Following a search of the aircraft, it was determined there was no threat.
The man was charged with taking a flight with a ticket under a fake name and using fake information at an airport.
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He has since pleaded guilty to both offences.
Australian Federal Police (AFP) Detective Acting Inspector Trevor Robinson said travelling under false information threatened aviation security.
"To ensure the safety of all passengers and crew on aircraft, it's critical we know who is actually onboard," Robinson said.
"We have seen instances where people use fraudulent identities to evade law enforcement and travel interstate to facilitate criminal activity.
"The AFP will continue to work closely with airline partners to tackle any behaviour that interferes with aviation security."
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