President's sister banned from drinking on flights after Jetstar arrest

Analisa Josefa Corr, the daughter of a former head of state, and her partner, James Alexander Corr, have been accused of drunken and disruptive behavior on a budget airline flight from Hobart to Sydney. Both have agreed to abstain from alcohol at airports or on aircraft while on bail.

53-year-old Analisa Corr and 45-year-old James Corr appeared in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court today. An agreement was reached to return their passports under amended bail conditions. Analisa Corr is the daughter of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and the half-sister of the current president.

The couple allegedly consumed their own alcohol on the December 28th flight, after which Analisa Corr was accused of assaulting a passenger outside the plane's toilet. Upon arrival in Sydney, the pair were escorted off the Jetstar flight and arrested, before being taken to a nearby police station and charged. Deputy Chief Magistrate Michael Antrum today agreed to return the couple’s passports, with conditions including that they must not consume alcohol on any aircraft or at any location within the departure hall of an international or domestic airport in Australia.

They also agreed to lodge a $20,000 security deposit with the court, which would be forfeited if they breached the conditions. Analisa Corr’s lawyer, Jasmina Ceic, told the court that her client needed her passport to travel overseas for a “project.” Ms. Ceic stated, "She is currently involved in a project in Indonesia and intends to be there until the end of March." Analisa Corr’s online biography indicates that she is a professional photographer and the owner of a photography company based in Mermaid Beach, Queensland.

James Corr’s lawyer, Rima Dabliz, had his application for a complete waiver of his bail conditions rejected. However, the condition that he continue to reside at a specific residential address was removed. Analisa Corr has been charged with one count of common assault relating to the alleged incident on the flight. Both also face two charges of failing to comply with the safety instructions of the crew and drinking alcohol not provided by cabin crew. They had previously pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The elder Marcos served as President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986, before being ousted in the historic pro-democracy "People Power Revolution." He was convicted in 1939 of the murder of his father’s political rival, but was acquitted a year later. The elder Marcos died in exile in Hawaii in 1989. His son, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., was elected president in 2022.

Jetstar declined to comment on the incident involving the Corrs, nor did it directly address whether the couple had been blacklisted or were permitted to fly with the airline again. A spokesperson said: “We do not tolerate disruptive behaviour on board our aircraft.” “The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is our number one priority.”