The alleged assault occurred before the flight took off, with police boarding the plane

A 23-year-old Victorian woman was escorted off a plane before takeoff on New Year’s Eve and charged with assaulting airline staff.

The incident occurred at the Gold Coast airport on New Year’s Eve. Picture: Nigel Hallett

A Victorian woman faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly assaulting airline staff at Gold Coast airport on New Year’s Eve.

The 23-year-old was arrested by the Australian Federal Police after allegedly attacking staff on board the Melbourne-bound flight.

The alleged assault occurred before the flight took off, with police boarding the plane and taking the woman into custody.

She was charged with assault, threaten with violence or intimidate a member of the aircraft crew and could spend up to a decade behind bars.

AFP Superintendent Josh Kinghorn said there was zero tolerance for violent or abusive behaviour anywhere in the airport or on a plane.

“Other passengers and crew should not be subjected to bad behaviour; it can be quite frightening to be in an enclosed space with someone who is abusive or aggressive,” he said.

“These incidents can also cause delays for other travellers and staff.”

The woman will face Coolangatta Magistrates’ Court on March 25.