An Air France co-pilot has been arrested at New York's John F Kennedy International Airport after joking that he had a bomb in his shoe.
| 'Tain't funny, Jean-Pierre... |
American authorities say the pilot refused to pass through a metal detector at a checkpoint, and also declined to remove his shoes when asked to do so. After making his comment he was arrested and taken to the airport detention facility. He will appear in court later this weekend charged with falsely reporting an incident — charges that carry a cumulative sentence of up to 11 years in prison. The incident forced the cancellation of a flight to Paris with 350 passengers on board.
| For up to 11 years... Might as well step out and take in a show... |
Air France says his remarks were misinterpreted.
"Non, non! I said I had a 'poo bum'!"
"That's just nonsense syllables, Jean-Pierre. It don't mean nothin'."
"Up to 11 years does..." |
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