The New Zealander was on the 18-hour flight from Melbourne to Dallas when his unruly behaviour sparked the confrontation with air crew and other passengers.

Fellow passengers are believed to have assisted after a flight attendant was bitten on plane travelling between Melbourne and the US.

Fellow passengers are believed to have assisted after a flight attendant was allegedly bitten on plane travelling between Melbourne and the US, with the plane diverted to Tahiti.

Passenger banned from travelling on all Qantas Group flights