That’s what ABC reports. Also we learn that the man isn’t being charged for being so disruptive on the Hawaiian Airlines flight from Portland this afternoon that F-15’s were scrambled to escort the plane BACK to PDX.

That must have been some theme song. From KATU (here):

The Federal Bureau of Investigations tells us it all centered around a 56-year-old man from Salem, who refused to stow his carry-on baggage. That baggage, a large duffel, and “threatening remarks” were enough to get the man – and his traveling companion – off the flight. The incident comes at a time when airlines throughout the world are tightening restrictions after a Christmas Day bombing attempt on a plane flying into the Detroit airport.

KATU has yet to receive word as to what was in this man’s carry-on. However, refusing to comply with a flight attendant’s request was expected to be a federal offense, according to ABC News. However, the man and his companion were interviewed and then released by 5 p.m. Wednesday. The man’s name is not being released because he was not charged.

No charges? Really? How about a refund for a Hawaii trip that some Portlanders were then too scared to take after this nutter did his Bob Denver act?