AN American fireman has been banned for life by Aer Lingus after an air rage incident during which he shouted abuse and sexual remarks before assaulting a steward.

An American fireman who admitted air rage offences on board a transatlantic jet was fined €600 and directed to pay €400 expenses in Dublin today.

A CHICAGO firefighter flying to Ireland to spend Christmas with his wife and two young children shouted foul abuse and sexual remarks before assaulting a steward during a nightmare transatlantic flight.

An American fireman today pleaded guilty to assault charges after an incident on board a transatlantic flight.