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Source: Reuters
A New Zealand man who swore at airline crew and refused to fold away his tray table on an international flight has pleaded guilty to two aviation charges.
Francis Eggleton was charged following a flight from Fiji to Auckland in July last year.
The Hamilton man had been drinking on the flight and refused to follow crew instructions as the plane prepared to land in Auckland.
He appeared in Manukau District Court today where he was convicted on both charges.
Each charge carries a potential fine of up to $5000 but due to his remorse and because he spent a night in police custody, Eggleton was discharged without further penalty.
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