Man arrested for refusing to wear mask on flight

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A man was arrested for refusing to comply with face mask regulations on a flight on Sunday.

Police say a 30-year-old man refused to comply with directions of cabin crew a number of times despite warnings, and made an inappropriate comment to staff on-board a plane.

NZME reports the man was arrested after flying on Air Chathams from Auckland to Whanganui Sunday afternoon.

Air Chathams has established 'on-board mandatory controls', which include face masks for staff and passengers.

A police spokesperson said the man was arrested and charged with breaching the Civil Aviation Act.

He is due to appear in the Whanganui District Court on Tuesday.

RNZ